Why Write?

Last week, I confess that I struggled to find consistency in my writing. Fellow amateur, fellow aspirant, that should not be. Too much is at stake. Without further introduction, here are 4 reasons why we should write

Book Review: Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency

Welcome, reader, to the third book review on Write Before Dawn. This installment highlights a lesser-known work by an author who I devoured in my teenage years, so it holds a particular nostalgia for me. As always, if you have a book you are interested in seeing reviewed in this space, feel free to contact … Continue reading Book Review: Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency →

Shades of Black: Genre, Sub-genre, and Style

Take a moment and think about three of your favorite horror movies. Although they all target the same emotions - fear, tension, anxiety - they attack that same goal from different angles.

Thoughts on Submissions and Queries

Wading through thousands of words in small print, I found myself scanning for keywords that applied to my specific situation:

Book Review: Strangers by Dean Koontz

In every corner of America, apparently disconnected men and women suddenly develop distinct and terrifying neuroses.