Comics industry veteran Ron Marz has made his mark on many flagship titles during his influential 25-year writing career, breathing new life into such luminaries as John Carter, Silver Surfer, Green Lantern, Batman, Superboy, and Witchblade.
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The author and editor Kate Bolick found that "imaginary time-traveling"—projecting herself into the life of someone else—helped her feel closer to women she admired.
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If you want to be a good writer, you must be a good reader. In this post, we’ll explore why it’s important to read from other genres, not just the one(s) that you write.
Irony is everywhere — in our lives and in movies. There are 3 different types of irony and each one carries with it storytelling potential.
Almost every book has a few things in common with others within its pages. These are ten common edits every writer should know.
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Whether from a lack of confidence, concerns over sensitive contents, a change of direction, or simply a fit of pique, a number of artists and writers have destroyed their own work.
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Science fiction imagines new worlds and bright futures. But the genre has some racist roots. Now, a wave of Indigenous writers are subverting sci-fi.
Cat Person and Stillwater constantly betray their main characters. It’s what makes them interesting.
Suzanne Kamata, author of Gadget Girl: The Art of Being Invisible, explains the value of writing short stories for children and teenagers.
In a fair world, these critically acclaimed authors would be rocking the bestseller list. If you haven't discovered them yet, our Books Editor has set you up for some incredibly memorable reads.
Got writer's block? Not sure what to do for your next blog post? Columnist Stoney deGeyter discusses his simple yet effective tactics for repurposing content.