Secret Societies: Inspiring Night School

Night School by C.J. Daugherty

C.J. Daugherty was a journalist before she started writing YA novels. It was a photo in the newspaper — and the accompanying caption — that inspired C.J. to write her first novel, “Night School.” Click through to learn more about the secret society that inspired her, and enter our writing challenge for a chance to see your story on the Figment homepage. Continue reading

The Most Outrageous Concert Riders

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It’s summer concert season! You’re amped to go see Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z/Taylor Swift/Maroon 5, but we all know they’re even more amped to go on tour. Because they have the power to create outlandish and extravagant concert riders. Some artists go a little wild with their lists of demands, but can you blame ‘em? If you end up a rock star or pop icon one day, here are some crazy-amazing (cramazing) stipulations you should include in your contract. You know, if you want to be [in]famous indefinitely. Continue reading