Don DeLillo gets to the heart of the Kennedy assassination plot – and the murderous American soul – in his psychological thriller “Libra”.
DIY MFA Reading List: “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison
A nameless protagonist navigates a tragically comic landscape fraught with danger, mystery, and peril in this timeless novel dramatizing the absurdity of race relations in America.
DIY MFA Reading List: “American Tabloid” by James Ellroy
James Ellroy re-imagines American history in a highly stylized, ultra-violent, and chillingly detached novel of suspense.
Local Hero
Searching for a satisfying, complex plot structure for your next story? Look no farther than your front window – the answer might be closer to home than you think.
Growing Pains
Nobody’s perfect.
Even the modern day messiah, Barack Obama, has a character flaw – he smokes. So when you’re writing your breakout novel, screenplay or short story, make sure to give your character a few flaws that they can wrestle with and, hopefully, overcome through adversity.
Some of the best examples of this writing tactic tie subtle [...]