Email Newsletters for Authors: Building Community Before Your Next Launch In a world filled with algorithms, shifting platforms, and fleeting trends, email might not feel glamorous. But if there is one tool that quietly carries author careers on its back — it’s the humble newsletter. Why? Because social media can introduce you to readers — but email builds a relationship with them. A newsletter isn’t about blasting sales messages. It’s about connection. It’s about being prese

Setting as Character When writers talk about story craft, we often focus on characters, plot, and voice. Setting can sometimes feel like “the part where we describe the street” before getting to the good stuff. But here’s the truth: a strong setting is not  background wallpaper.It ’s energy. Pressure. Mood. Possibility. And when you treat your setting like a character , everything deepens. Your scenes feel more grounded. Your tone becomes richer. Your characters don’t just mo