Guest Post

Tips from a career editor on how the type of POV you choose affects the way you give readers access to your characters’ thoughts and feelings.

When agents and publishers refuse to reply to submissions, is it any wonder that writers end up seeking validation from scammy alternatives?

Pinterest isn’t just for recipes, DIY projects, and home decor—it’s also a goldmine for authors who understand how it really works.

Understanding what holds your characters back from loving or being loved fully will equip you to write a romance with a compelling arc.

One writer who’s also a martial artist finds that success in either practice requires commitment and courage.

One author learns that putting boundaries—such as genre expectations—around creativity can actually stimulate it rather than inhibit it.

Embrace the fact that creation is never truly finished—it’s simply released at a point where it can begin its life in the world.

Consciously thinking about yourself as a writer—rather than an aspiring one—is the first step toward shattering self-limiting beliefs.

One author finds that using digital tools to create a visual story grid is the trick he needs to crystallize his ideas and never miss a beat.

If you write material outside your agent’s wheelhouse, don’t be afraid of making an unagented pitch. Each success is a win-win for both of you.

When your manuscript is 500 words or less, a carefully-chosen word can carry both emotional weight and contextual clarity.

A common anxiety for authors querying their debut is fear of someone stealing their story idea. Here’s why it’s not an actual threat.

One writer found that regular check-ins with a writing buddy have encouraged both of them to make more progress than ever before.

What draws readers into your story is the mystery of how you achieved your transformation, so reflection must be handled carefully.

No matter what story we read, we bring ourselves with it. That’s why sensitivity should be the forethought, not an afterthought, in our world-building.

Every narrative point of view has something it does well and something it doesn’t do as well. Here’s a look at how they compare.

AI copyediting tools are a mixed bag, performing some mechanical tasks well but with a tendency to introduce errors and flatten author voice.

Bulleted lists and unbridled text formatting might work online, but overuse in a book can risk distracting readers instead of guiding them.

A few simple language shifts can take your reader from watching people on the page to feeling like they’re right inside the scene.

IngramSpark has helped level the playing field for indie authors, but does that mean every self-publisher should be using it?

One writer asserts that Scrooge’s arc isn't that of becoming a new person, but confronting his core wound and rediscovering his true self.

Thriller writers don’t always need a plot to get the creative juices flowing—they need a trigger, a simple idea that creates unease.

Nonfiction authors can adopt some of the tricks novelists use to make readers care deeply about the topic and want to keep turning the pages.

Engaging with authors whose books are similar to yours is a valuable opportunity for inspiration and collaboration.

Writers bear a responsibility to represent diverse voices authentically rather than falling into the trap of stereotype or caricature.