The tao of the Three Little Pigs
By H. Dair BrownDon’t let an inner critic huff, puff, and blow your work down.
Features
What agents hate
By Ryan G. Van CleaveThe ultimate “don’t do this” list for querying writers.
Making room for the words
By Lauren KosaThe 12 emotional stages of leaving your job to write.
Go your own way
By Kerrie FlanaganWe hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? We tracked down five self-published successes and asked them to share their stories.
Confessions of a hybrid author
By Constance HaleWhy a best-selling writer with a national profile decided to dip a toe into alternative ways of publishing books.
Risky business
By Keysha WhitakerOr, why one writer might be a best-selling author and never know it.
Story magic
By Jack SmithAlice Hoffman is a master of blending the real and the fantastic.
Departments
Not to be
By Gail RadleyRouting out lifeless be verbs.
Surviving and thriving
By Elizabeth Fishel8 ways to handle the shrinking print market.
Cemetery Dance
By Melissa HartFor three decades, this prestigious magazine has been the place to publish your horror stories.
StokerCon
By Melissa HartThis spine-tingling conference offers a one-stop shop for all things horror.
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From the Editor
Take Note
Featuring H. Dair Brown, Alexandra Kleeman, and more.
How I Write
Jess Riley: "You stuff your ego into a box, march your book right into the coliseum, and wait for the crowd to cheer, jeer, or collectively 'meh.'"