How to Write & Direct a Micro-Budget Short Film
Writing short films has always been a good training ground for film and TV (even more so for directing). It really does train you to be as concise as possible. But the sheer amount of work and money that goes
Open Submissions: Shadows Over Avalon
“They were the pointed Saxon minuscules of the eighth or ninth century A.D., and brought with them memories of an uncouth time when under a fresh Christian veneer ancient faiths and ancient rites stirred stealthily, and the pale moon of
Open Submissions: Pizza Parties & Poltergeists
What’s the coolest place around? The Mall! Outrageous neon-drenched, air-conditioned corridors welcome us inside. It’s an oasis. From the food court pizza parlor to every hip store, you could totally find everything you ever wanted. It’s good times to the
If Walls Could Talk: You Can Beat the Deadline Dash
I know I’m not old. After all, I'm only 28. But there are days I feel it. There are days that I look back and I honestly wonder how I used to do everything I did at 20-23. I went
If Walls Could Talk: My Tribute to Criminal Minds
Once upon a time, there was a young writer in the infancy of her career. She dreamed of the day she’d have a book published. For years, she thought she would do it with a Young Adult novel. Then, in late
Blue Ribbon Days 2020: The Critters Readers’ Poll
Hello, everyone! Thank you so much for you votes! Because this is as much your victory as ours, and all of you came out to vote for us, we'd like to take a few minutes to share the results of
Blue Ribbon Days 2019: The Awards We’re Nominated For
Thank you for your time, and for all of your support! We appreciate any and all votes you make in these contests! As always, you make everything we do possible. The Critters Readers' Poll (Formerly the Predators & Editors Readers' Poll) Best
The Key of Imagination: Four Great Twilight Zone Episodes for Inspiration
One of the best, and oft-heard pieces of writing advice next to “show don’t tell,” is to read more, watch more, research more. Constantly broaden your horizons. Where better to do that than the place that lies between science and
Merry Christmas! with Jon Black’s Bel Nemeton
One more day to go! And today, we check in with Jon Black, Merlin, and Bel Nemeton! Welcome back to the 12 Books of Christmas! Every day, we’ll feature a book from our store. Each featured book will have a new
Now Available, Maxwell Price’s The Rockabilly Singer!
Two days ’til Christmas and we’re back! We'd like to usher you to the music scene of the 1950s, when rock was born and lighting up the charts. Maxwell Price takes us behind the scenes, to the horrors we might