How to stay consistent without killing creativity Consistency is one of the most important traits a writer, artist, or creator can...

How to Use Reader Surveys to Improve Your Writing Writers often think of their craft as a solitary pursuit: long hours at the keyboard,...

An author bio may seem like a small part of your writing career, but in reality, it carries an outsized weight. It’s often the first...

How to Write Opening Lines That Hook Readers Writers carry a lot of responsibility in the first few sentences of a story. Those opening...

Plot Twists That Surprise Without Cheating There’s nothing quite like a good plot twist. As readers, we love the moment when the story...

Writers hear this piece of advice so often it almost becomes background noise: show, don’t tell.  But what does it actually mean? Why...

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

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,...

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...

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