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Are Lyrics Literature?

Everyone has a song lyric that they love or that has spoken to them in some powerful way. But the question remains: are lyrics literature?

Writing for the Bad Faith Reader

Authors and readers are more connected than ever. Here's how one writer avoids obsessing over the bad faith reader.

A Likewise App Review: Does It Work For Books?

Likewise promises to learn your taste to give better recommendations for TV, books, and more. Find more in this Likewise app review.

8 Things You May Not Know About Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

MRS. FRISBY AND THE RATS OF NIMH inspired one of the greatest animated movies ever. Here are more interesting things to know about the book.

How Writers Have Been Honored All Over the World

From Asia, Africa, Latin America, and elsewhere, here are writers honored with great fanfare in different parts of the world.

Who Gets To Be the Final Girl In Horror Novels and Movies?

The horror genre has been a mirror reflecting back society's values, but how does the Final Girl trope fit into that?

Ghostwriter to the Stars: Who Is J.R. Moehringer?

J.R. Moehringer has been one of the biggest names in celebrity memoir since long before he ghostwrote Prince Harry's memoir Spare.

Why Do Authors Use Pen Names?

Why do authors use pen names? Let’s hear from the writers and authors themselves on the most common reasons.

Black Voices in Speculative Short Fiction: The Rise of FIYAH

FIYAH magazine is a leading force in upending the racial status quo in publishing. Here's how it got started and how it's done so far.

What Murder Mysteries Get Wrong About The Food Industry

This is a continuation of a series about what murder mysteries get wrong about certain areas. This time: we look at the food industry.