What Reviewing Nonfiction Taught Me About Writing Fiction
Column by Gabino Iglesias
Reviewing nonfiction taught me a few tricks that helped improve my approach to writing fiction.
"Brazen" Celebrates Women Throughout History, and So Should We
Column by Karis Rogerson
In honor of Women's History Month, a look at the graphic novel "Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World."
What Do We Call “The Middle East”?
Column by Adam Valen Levinson
Author Adam Valen Levinson tells us, it depends how well you know roses.
7 Powerful & Painful Books That Will Make You A Better Person
Column by Stephanie Bonjack
Reading about difficult subjects is...difficult. Why do it? Because sometimes, they will literally change your life. For the better.
Two Notable Books on the Kennedy Assassination Conspiracy
Column by Ed Sikov November 22, 2016
On the 53rd anniversary of the assassination of John F.Kennedy, Ed Sikov looks at two books by notable conspiracy theorists.
Tell-All Book Stirs Up Government Trouble
News by Raine Winters
Here’s to naming names and telling secrets!
Bookshots: 'Global Muckraking' Edited by Anya Schiffrin
Review by Ryan Peverly
Edited by journalist Anya Schiffrin, this collection of international investigative journalism reminds us why the lost art of muckraking is so important.
Bookshots: 'The Noble Hustle' by Colson Whitehead
Review by Leah Dearborn May 5, 2014
It’s not necessary to know about poker, or even to have a strong interest in the game in order to enjoy Whitehead’s textured writing and deadpan sarcasm.
Jon Krakauer Rakes Dirtiest Muck Yet
News by Peter Derk April 3, 2014
Jon Krakauer is at it again. What is the University of Montana hiding from the devastating investigative writer?
Bookshots: 'Lady Bette and the Murder of Mr Thynn' by N.A. Pickford
Review by Leah Rhyne
Come with me to 17th Century England and explore a marriage, a betrayal, and a murder.
Bookshots: 'Demon Camp' by Jennifer Percy
Review by Chris Rosales February 17, 2014
A Soldier's Exorcism.
Bookshots: 'Sexplosion' by Robert Hofler
Review by Christopher Shultz
In the late sixties/early seventies, a wave of media rebels challenged the censors with realistic scenes of sex. This is their story.
Inaccuracies In Literary Nonfiction: A Necessary Evil?
Column by Christopher Shultz January 8, 2014
You hear about errors of historical fact in nonfiction books all the time, committed either intentionally or unintentionally. But are these inaccuracies merely par for the genre's course?
Hitler Lived Until 1962 — Argentinian Journalist Cries ‘Plagiarism’
News by Dean Fetzer October 28, 2013
Rumours of the survival of Hitler and Eva Braun have persisted since 1945, but the authors of the most recent outing called ‘Grey Wolf: The Escape of Adolf Hitler’ are now accused of stealing.
BookShots: 'David and Goliath' by Malcolm Gladwell
Review by Cath Murphy October 15, 2013
Malcolm Gladwell gives hope to seven stone weaklings the world over with his new book 'David and Goliath'
Ask the Agent: Exploring the Nonfiction Book Proposal
Column by Bree Ogden
Navigating the rough terrain of today’s publishing industry shouldn’t be a solo event. This week in Ask the Agent, I’ll explore & dissect the particulars of writing a nonfiction book proposal.
Ask The Lit Coach: "What Is The Ideal Length For A Nonfiction Book Proposal?" and More
Column by Erin Reel
This week on Ask The Lit Coach - What's the ideal length of a nonfiction book proposal? And should you mention your previously self-published skeletons in your query to agents?
That’s So Meta: Writing A Story About Writing A Story
Column by Taylor Houston December 20, 2011
When narrators escape--a discussion of metafiction.
