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How Techno-Thrillers Blend Spy Fiction, Science Fiction and War Stories

How Techno-Thrillers Blend Spy Fiction, Science Fiction and War Stories

The techno-thriller is a dynamic and evolving genre that skillfully blends elements from science fiction, traditional thrillers, spy fiction, actio...
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Emily St. John Mandel's New Novel 'Exit Party' Explores Post-Collapse America

Emily St. John Mandel's New Novel 'Exit Party' Explores Post-Collapse America

Emily St. John Mandel's New Novel 'Exit Party' Explores Post-Collapse America
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Why Setting Is Much More Than Where a Story Takes Place

Why Setting Is Much More Than Where a Story Takes Place

Setting, a fundamental literary element, is much more than just the physical location of a story; it encompasses the time and geographic location w...
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How Writers Use Word Choice to Create Tone

How Writers Use Word Choice to Create Tone

In the world of literature, understanding the concept of tone is crucial for appreciating a writer's craft. Tone refers to the writer's attitude to...
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Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor

Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor

Louise Erdrich has received the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the arts
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Exclusive: Barack Obama reflects on masculinity in 'A Great Book'

Exclusive: Barack Obama reflects on masculinity in 'A Great Book'

Former President Barack Obama, who has authored four books of his own, opens up about masculinity on "A Great Book" podcast which premieres Sept. 24.
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Madeleine Moss Releases Debut Novel 'Mistranslation,' Set in Fictionalized Ithaca

Madeleine Moss Releases Debut Novel 'Mistranslation,' Set in Fictionalized Ithaca

Madeleine Moss Releases Debut Novel 'Mistranslation,' Set in Fictionalized Ithaca
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Why Are Stories About Doctors, Deadly Diseases and Medical Secrets So Addictive?

Why Are Stories About Doctors, Deadly Diseases and Medical Secrets So Addictive?

The medical thriller stands as a distinct subgenre within the broader category of thriller fiction, characterized by its focus on medical environme...
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How Writers Control the Way a Story Feels

How Writers Control the Way a Story Feels

In the realm of literature and other artistic media, the term "mode" serves as an unspecific critical designation. It typically refers to a broad y...
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Why the ‘Anomaly’ and ‘Surprise’ of ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Shouldn’t Guide Where the Industry Looks Next

Why the ‘Anomaly’ and ‘Surprise’ of ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Shouldn’t Guide Where the Industry Looks Next

This year’s back-to-back phenomenon of “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” two low-budget horrors that have now earned in excess of $900 million globally, sparked a predictable frenzy in the industry as producers and studios began looking for the next YouTube genre stars ready to make the leap to feature film. But for a group of sales execs […]
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Novel 'Nuremberg, Mississippi' Wins Literary Titan Book Award, Explores Justice and Segregation

Novel 'Nuremberg, Mississippi' Wins Literary Titan Book Award, Explores Justice and Segregation

Novel 'Nuremberg, Mississippi' Wins Literary Titan Book Award, Explores Justice and Segregation
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How a TV Premiere Can End With a Cliffhanger That Keeps Viewers Watching

How a TV Premiere Can End With a Cliffhanger That Keeps Viewers Watching

Exploring the science, business, and storytelling craft behind why so many fall TV premieres end with a heart-stopping cliffhanger.