Plague, Inc.
Plague Inc. is a fairly addictive strategy game in which you play the role of an emerging, evolving pandemic disease. It’s available for iOS, Android, […]
Articles by Lucy A. Snyder
What’s Weird Fiction?
Weird fiction can refer to a couple of different types of literature, depending on who’s discussing which books and stories. Classic Weird Fiction “Classic” weird […]
The Intersection of Science Fiction and Horror
Science fiction and horror share many of the same genre roots; science fictional motifs wind through horror like strands of DNA, and horror’s tentacles have […]
Being a More Productive Writer
I don’t consider myself to be an especially fast writer, but I do manage to be fairly productive with the time I dedicate to writing. […]
The King in Yellow
The King in Yellow (first published in 1895) is a collection of short stories written by author Robert W. Chambers. Most of the tales in […]
On Editing and Diversity
I’ve had quite a few stories out in the past few years. There are more to be published, and more to be written. Mostly, I’m […]
On Gaming and Engaging Players
I’ve had the opportunity to write for educational games, and so I’ve been trying to think more critically about games (particularly board games and card […]
On Plots in Fiction
Simply put, a plot is the series of events that make up a fictional story or novel. My first really big epiphany with regard to […]
The Most Difficult Part of the Story: Beginning, Middle or End?
What’s the most difficult part of writing a fiction story? The beginning, middle, or end? The answer to that question will vary widely depending on […]
Why aspiring novelists should write short stories
Aspiring Novelist: Sure, we all had to read “The Lottery” and stuff in high school, but who really reads short fiction these days? Aren’t short stories […]
May 6th Plotting Workshop at the Pickerington, OH Library
On May 6th from 11am-1pm, I’ll be leading a free writing workshop for teens and adults at the Pickerington Library in Ohio. “The Plot Thickens” […]