Ask Nick: Publishing 201 — Can I Break Out?
Column by Nick Mamatas
How seriously should midlisters take the pressure to finally write that breakout novel?
How to Approach the Second Draft of Your Novel-in-Making
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
As C.J. Cherryh wrote, “It is perfectly okay to write garbage — as long as you edit brilliantly.” Here are five tips on how to approach the second draft of your novel-in-making.
Beat the Heat of the Dog Days of Summer with These Five Dog Novels
Column by Steph Post
Five 'dog-centric' novels to celebrate the Dog Days of Summer.
8 Signs You Are Afraid of Writing
Column by Autumn Christian
Recognize the signs of fear and the mistakes that may be holding you back.
Book vs. Film: Very Bore-y Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark
Column by Peter Derk
An extremely professional and not at all drunken review of 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.'
The Darkness of Paradise: An Interview with 'Miami Midnight' Author Alex Segura
Interview by Erica Wright
Acclaimed author Erica Wright interviews Alex Segura on the eve of the release of 'Miami Midnight,' the final installment in his Pete Fernandez series.
How Is Magical Realism Different From Fantasy?
Column by Christopher Shultz
If magical realism isn't straight-up fantasy, or any other speculative genre, then what, exactly, is it?
Defining Upmarket Fiction and the Role it Plays in Today’s Market
Column by Andrea J. Johnson
Curious what makes a piece of writing upmarket fiction? This article will define the term and help you decide whether you should tailor your work to meet this unique classification.
Requests, Not Demands: How to Get Your Books into Libraries
Column by Peter Derk
The library is your friend. Don't alienate it.
Beyond the Comfort Zone: Writing Outside Your Box
Column by BH Shepherd
An exploration of how writing in unfamiliar genres and formats can help you grow as a writer.
Stop Being Lazy and Write Different Types of Characters
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Stereotypes are played out. It's time to get REAL and write people the way they actually are.
Ask Nick: Publishing 201 — Am I Spider Rico?
Column by Nick Mamatas
Author, editor, and anthologist Nick Mamatas answers YOUR questions about writing and publishing. We're going beyond the basics.
Game of Thrones Was Born 23 Years Ago — Why The Books Will Forever Be Better Than the Show
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
Game of Thrones was born 23 years ago. Here are four reasons the books will forever be better than the show.
Becoming a Reliable Shapeshifter: The Ever-Changing Nature of Brands
Column by Gabino Iglesias
Your brand can change. Change can be your brand. Here's how you can be a literary chameleon.
Storyville: How Travel Can Inform Your Writing
Column by Richard Thomas
Tips on how travel can inform your fiction.
Comic Conventions Versus Pop Culture Conventions
Column by Peter Derk
Can the two peacefully co-exist?
"Tales From the Crust" Exclusive TOC and Cover Reveal!
News by Joshua Chaplinsky
The horror anthology you all thought was a joke is here and it is deadly serious. Courtesy of those maniacs over at Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing.
Taking Creative Control: How to Make Time for Writing in a Busy Schedule
Column by Karis Rogerson
A few tips that have helped me to sit down and write despite a pretty busy schedule. Here's hoping they work for you, too!
The Most Anticipated Books of 2019: The Second Half
Column by Gabino Iglesias
Here's what readers can look forward to between now and the end of 2019.
Everything You Need to Know About This Year's Hugo Nominees
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
The Hugo Award winners will be announced in August. Here's what you need to know about the finalists.
13 Reasons Why Your Novel Sucks At Diversity
Column by Andrea J. Johnson
A list of thirteen egregious offenses committed while creating diverse stories, coupled with solutions writers can adopt to approach race or any other minority status with sensitivity and respect.
Fountain Pens: Useful Tools or Hipster Affectation?
Column by Peter Derk
Don't pick a pen because you want to be liked, and while you're at it, go ahead and forget about writing to be liked, too.
10 Leo Authors And Their Most Leo Works
Column by Christopher Shultz
We're nearing the time of the lion, and these writers, along with their creations, have claws.
Revisiting Old Works-in-Progress: 5 Ways to Make the Most Out of It
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
Just because a story is old doesn’t automatically mean that it’s terrible. Here are five tips on how to make the most of an ancient manuscript that you might have once forgotten in a drawer somewhere.
