The Basics of Building an Author Brand When you hear the word “brand,” you might think of logos, color palettes, or flashy marketing...

Writing Retreats and Residencies Every writer knows the push and pull of daily life. On one hand, there’s the passion for...

When writers talk about story, the focus usually lands on characters and plot. Who are the people driving the story, and what happens to...

Traditional vs Indie Publishing For writers, finishing a manuscript is only the beginning. Once the final chapter is written and...

Print-on-Demand Pros and Cons The publishing world has changed dramatically over the last two decades. Once upon a time, getting your...

Vanity Publishing vs. Self-Publishing The world of publishing has never been more accessible to writers. With print-on-demand technology,...

Using Real-Life Inspiration Without Copying Reality Writers often hear the phrase “write what you know.” It’s good advice, but also...

What Happens After You Sign a Book Deal? You’ve done it—you’ve signed a book deal. After months, maybe years, of writing, revising,...

What Literary Agents Really Look For in a Query Letter For many writers, the query letter is one of the most intimidating steps on the...

Why Book Covers Matter If you’ve ever heard the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover,” you already know it’s meant to be taken...

Discover why reading widely improves your writing by expanding your style, vocabulary, empathy, and storytelling skills.

World-Building 101: Creating Settings That Feel Alive When we think about stories that stick with us long after we’ve turned the last...