The Myth of Writer’s Block
Column by Jon Gingerich
An understanding of how the human mind operates proves that a temporary lack of creative ideas is not the result of “writer's block,” but the result of something else entirely.
Un-Building Blocks: What to Do When You Can’t Do It
Column by Ed Sikov
A humorous look at every writer's worst nightmare: writer's block.
Beyond the Zombie: Something Ominous is Missing from Horror Fiction
Column by Jack Joslin
An analysis of what's missing in our conception of "horror" — should we drop zombies and vampires and return to the essence of being terrified?
The Curse of the Second Novel: Four Ways Not To Fuck Up Book Number Two
Column by Cath Murphy
Writing a bad book after a great debut is so common it has a name: Second Novel Syndrome. Here are four reasons well known authors fell victim to the Curse of the Second Novel.
Ask The Lit Coach: "Is It Possible To Sell A Novel On Three Sample Chapters?"
Column by Erin Reel
Is it possible to sell a novel on three sample chapters? Is it possible to earn an advance to pay for a year of living expenses? Find out in Issue 9 of Ask The Lit Coach.
hitRECord: Where the Wild Things Are
Column by Joe Daly
From his visionary and innovative online community, hitRECord, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is changing the way we look at the Internet from "Hey, look at me," to "Hey, let's do this."
LURID: Crazy, in Love.
Column by Karina Wilson
Worried about your cute crush crossing the line into De Clerambault's Syndrome? Let Lurid keep you clear of restraining orders in the lead-up to Valentine's Day.
The Girlie Show: Are Literary Women Finally Getting The Recognition They Deserve?
Column by Hanna Brooks Olsen
In 2010, a series of infographics reminded the literary and publishing world how male-dominated the industry is. Does the success of books written by and featuring females in 2011 change all that?
Indie Bookstore Spotlight: The Strand, New York City
Column by Ed Sikov
Eight miles of smelly used books - a reader's paradise in New York City.
The Path To Publication Part 2: Preparing For Battle
Column by Rob Hart
Last month I discussed my decision to seek an agent to represent me and my novel. Now it's time to talk about something that's actually useful--namely, how to find an agent.
