Tragedies and Personal Stories

We study how great personal tragedy (and even slight hiccups in one's general existence) can propel us to create something better than we ever could without it.

Book Review: Different Seasons by Stephen King

Stephen King's four most well-known novellas come together to form a metaphorical year, complete with triumphant, sunny highs and tedious, frigid lows.

Book Review: Room by Emma Donoghue

A claustrophobic novel that establishes an entire universe within its one room boundaries.

No End in Sight and Seeing the Light

As effortless as they seem, middles are often the most challenging for writers. And believe me, writers don't like to be challenged like this.

Book Review: Cujo by Stephen King

We explore what makes Stephen King's most excruciating book so excruciating and ponder whether we're willing to pay the price for such pain.

Lengthy Rants and Always Say "Can't"

We now fall down the rabbit hole of dialogue and how it can make or break your story, screenplay, or script. Don't forget to use quotation marks.

Inspiration and Prompt Frustration

What moves us to write? And how can we hold onto that spark long enough to actually write something decent?