Guest Post

A freelance writer who’s curious about becoming an anthology editor interviews those with experience to learn the ins and outs of the job.

A writer wishing to bear witness and breathe new life into her family’s stories compares how three authors blended memoir with fiction.

Whether you choose a real or fictional location, the more detail and depth you can infuse into your setting, the better you’ll draw readers into your story.

The more clearly you develop and articulate antagonism in your story, the more your protagonist’s struggle and victory will shine.

While many memoirs’ stories are personal, others are social or political—and the best succeed by making readers feel what the author felt.

After writing a viral post—about a topic she’s disinclined to dwell on—an author reflects on the worth of chasing that virality again.

In terms of reaching new readers, literary citizenship might prove to be a better investment than any money paid to an online marketing guru.

The stories we carry from our families may seem ordinary, but fictionalizing them can honor our roots and keep them alive for future generations.

Even with no book to promote, one author finds that writing a monthly newsletter nourishes her life and craft in surprising ways.

After attending a convention in order to connect with readers, one author examines what went well and what she’ll do differently next time.

Next time you find yourself with a stack of not-quite-right books, instead of trashing them ask: What story can I still tell with these?

Books might be marketed as fiction, but it’s the truth and possibility thereof that intrigues us and offers understanding and connection.

A hazard of writing for young readers is the temptation to craft stories with a lesson, when more richness might result from finding your theme.

You might spend half a year promoting a new book, but promoting yourself in order to build an audience is equally important work—that begins now.

Since villains usually consider themselves heroes, they can also go through the same stages heroes do—with some important variations.

Many self-publishing authors work with a rapid-release, low-price model—but should that steer the pricing strategy for more artisan books?

An artist’s life is unpredictable, so tapping into your inner grit will give you and your career a fighting chance to blossom for years to come.

A sci-fi writer explores how AI can help keep her scenarios grounded in reality and maintain a story bible for world-building consistency.

Even awards that offer only bragging rights, but no prize money, can telegraph something important: your work matters to readers.

What happens when thousands or millions of people read your work? There will be those that love it, hate it, and everything in between.

Knowing which facet most drives the story you want to tell can help you determine next steps and avoid the most common manuscript missteps.

If a workshop ever left you feeling defeated, reflecting on it in a systematic way will get you back to writing sooner and with more confidence.

The publishing road is full of potholes and detours, even if you get a book deal. That’s why it’s important to find joy in the writing itself.

Emerging writers often focus on plot and action—both essential!—but the true pulse of horror comes from what festers just beneath the surface.

Whether for fiction or nonfiction, a good subtitle gives a book context and helps to pique a reader’s interest, but writing one can be tricky.