Guest Post

When an author’s death leaves a manuscript unfinished, her husband tries to put together the pieces and complete the book.

One author considers the power that writing conferences have to inspire—and to discourage—their audiences.

Cause and effect plotting is every bit as important to literary fiction as to genre fiction or thriller; it’s just expressed in subtler ways.

One author shares how creation of a daily writing routine has made all the difference in attaining her goals.

When writers seek to humanize and bring their characters to life, they often fall into the “daily routine trap": they overexplain the daily or mundane actions of their characters.

Instead of resolving to make a big change in your habits, think of one small thing to do to support your writing in the new year.

What’s the difference between a story and a narrative that merely relates a series of events? The protagonist’s internal struggle.

Receiving an R&R is good news, and a great opportunity to show agents or editors your revising skills and how you accept feedback.

Promotion strategy for your book depends greatly on why you’ve written it, what it means to you, and its place in the larger context of your life.

Perfectionism—the fear of risking failure—is anathema to the writing process, but can be overcome by establishing a different mindset.

A literary fiction author dipped her toe into Amazon’s serialization platform Kindle Vella. Here’s why she did it, and her thoughts so far.

What does creativity have to do with business? A lot, it turns out. It’s just a different kind of creativity than you engage with when you write.

One marketer offers an opinion about why the promise of NFTs will most likely not upturn the whole publishing industry.

Applying craft techniques—like complexity and telling details—is crucial to bringing our parents, and their humanity, to life on the page.

There are three main ways to create printed copies of your book. Which one you choose depends on your budget and goals.

This author is living proof that neither age nor lack of experience writing fiction are barriers to becoming a novelist.

Will you tell your story in a linear, chronological manner, or use a more complicated structure? Here’s how to decide what might be best.

Even the most high-profile influencers may be reachable if you make the right connections and take the right steps.

Character arc—a protagonist’s internal journey—is less obvious than the events of the plot, but it’s what makes a story meaningful.

Your memoir’s structure can reveal itself later, once the primary elements are in place. In the meantime, concentrate on scaffolding.

As an author, marketing your work will always be your job, but it doesn't have to be a chore. To do it well, think beyond self-promotion.

For writers who prefer to work without a roadmap, here are some tips for reaching your NaNoWriMo goals.

Envision your inner critic as an adjustable dial: turn it lower to let ideas flow freely, and higher when it’s time to analyze and revise.

Choosing the right materials for your printed book affects not just its appearance but how a potential customer perceives its value.

Your story’s adversary might come in many shapes or sizes. Most important, ensure that the conflict they present has a reason for existing.