Storyville: Finding Original Locations to Set Your Horror Stories
Column by Richard Thomas
How can you find original locations to set your horror stories? Here are a few ideas.
Crappy, Ben-Cooper-Style Literary Costumes
Column by Peter Derk
Bukowski, Dickens, Gilman. They're all hear in crappy, plastic glory.
Women Are Reclaiming and Perfecting The Rape Revenge Narrative
Column by Christopher Shultz
Women writers are carving important narratives out of an exploitative subgenre.
"Self-Portrait in Black and White: Unlearning Race" by Thomas Chatterton Williams
Review by Joshua Isard
Whether or not one agrees with Williams on his theories about race, his new book is well worth the time of anyone interested in the subject.
How Lit Witchcraft Can Help Your Writing
Column by Leza Cantoral
Use magical and meditative techniques in your writing to access untapped reservoirs of creativity when you are blocked or feeling uninspired.
Ask Nick: Publishing 201 - Why Do Some Writers Get To Fail More Than Once?
Column by Nick Mamatas
Some writers bounce back after a book bombs, while others are finished. Why?
My Literary Tattoo Isn't a Book: It's a Pen
Column by Karis Rogerson
As a reader, I always wanted a bookish tattoo. As a writer, I finally found the perfect one: a fountain pen.
The Maligned History Of "It Was A Dark And Stormy Night"
Column by Christopher Shultz
Where exactly did this ubiquitous and much-mocked story starter come from?
"Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear" by Margee Kerr
Review by Cina Pelayo
Sociologist Margee Kerr spent years coding responses to the question, What’s your biggest fear?
An Interview with Joshua Chaplinsky, Author of 'Whispers in the Ear of A Dreaming Ape'
Interview by Rob Hart
LitReactor's class director Rob Hart poses some tough and mostly uninformed questions to Managing Editor Joshua Chaplinsky, whose short story collection is available now from Clash Books.
Dying on the Mountain: How Goals Will Kill You and How to Focus on the Process
Column by Fred Venturini
Discover how goal-setting and positive thinking may be counter-intuitive to reaching the achievement you desire, especially when it comes to achieving publishing success.
A Goosebumpy Celebration of R.L. Stine
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Wishing the master of children's horror a happy birthday.
Want to Be Radical? Be Sincere
Column by Gint Aras
The author of "Relief By Execution", out today, talks journaling and writing fearlessly.
Writing Under Duress: How to Persevere When Your Job, Life, and Kids Are Also a Priority
Column by Elle Nash
Teaching yourself to stay on task and continue to write even when life seems to be working against you is tough, but if you let the curveballs take you out, then you'll never get the writing done.
Book vs. Film vs. Series: "The Handmaid's Tale"
Column by Christopher Shultz
The novel is a classic, the series is excellent...and then there's the film.
Smile! All You Need to Know About The Joker Before You Watch the Movie
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
In anticipation of the October 4th release of the Warner Bros. film, "Joker," this post covers five facts about the DC Comics agent of chaos.
Storytelling: This Ain't Church
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Always be passionate about what you believe, but write in a way that give readers the benefit of the doubt.
Marie Lu on Returning to The World of The Legend Trilogy
Column by Karis Rogerson
Young Adult author Marie Lu's next novel is a return to the world of her debut series. We spoke with her about coming back to the world she created, all these years later.
10 Awful Movies We Should Turn Into Amazing Novels
Column by Gabino Iglesias
There are many movies out there that are awful but contain elements of greatness. Here are ten I would love to see turned into books at the hands of some of my favorite authors.
A Cheat Sheet to the 2019 Booker Prize Longlist Nominations
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
The thirteen candidates for this year's Booker Prize are out. Let's go through them all in our very own nomination cheat sheet.
Finish Your Manuscript With Project Management
Column by Peter Derk
Is this the unsexiest column ever? Yes. But sexy doesn't finish novels.
"Pennyworth" is Worth a Watch
Column by BH Shepherd
A critical look at the DC prequel series about Batman's butler, Alfred Pennyworth.
Putting in the Time: How Taking Creative Control Helps All Aspects of My Life
Column by Karis Rogerson
As a follow-up to her column about ways to make time for writing, Karis Rogerson explores how prioritizing creativity helps other aspects of her life.
