Guest Post

An in era of episodic adventure stories, Sense and Sensibility offered a novel with what modern readers would recognize as plot structure.

Having retired from finance to pursue an MFA, one writer offers tips on embracing a new identity, taking risks, and maximizing strengths.

With an optioned NYT bestseller under her belt, one author assumed she was on easy street—but every writing career has bumps in the road.

Here’s how highly effective people and highly ineffective writers share the same seven habits, but apply their efforts in different directions.

We all fantasize about overnight success, but building an audience—and platform—takes time, persistence, and strategy.

Creative intuition is about trusting yourself to make bold choices, even when you can’t immediately justify them.

Whether your writing partner is your spouse, best friend, or a colleague, here are some tips on setting expectations and sharing the work.

The outcome of submitting short work for publication is never in your control, but a thoughtful, realistic strategy can improve your odds.

An experienced crowdfunding author offers an overview of the current landscape and tips for how a novice can plan a successful campaign.

Interiority adds emotional context for what your characters experience. Learn when interiority is appropriate, and how much to use.

A proposal is often necessary to present your nonfiction idea to agents and publishers, but the process offers important side benefits as well.

Mindfulness practices can help you reconnect to your inner voice, calm your nervous system, and gently approach difficult material.

Asking yourself these questions can reveal whether your big idea is well suited to be a book—vs. a podcast, newsletter, or something else.

Point of view is rarely the first storytelling element authors focus on in creating their stories, but it can arguably be the most important.

One author reflects on the journey that caused her to embrace self-publishing not as a last resort but as a victory.

In general, we don’t turn to fiction for stories about perfect people. What really makes us care is understanding another’s vulnerabilities.

Readers crave stories that are rich and immersive; novels that fall far below the standard word counts might be ripe for improvement.

The tarot is a powerful brand building tool for creatives, because it gives us a rich language for finding—and articulating—ourselves.

Retellings, like any genre, come with their own characteristics and conventions to honor the original text and meet reader expectations.

Writing with ADHD comes with its unique set of challenges, but the right strategies and tools can help harness creativity and maintain productivity.

Your characters’ movements and gestures in any given space must convey enough to paint the scene for readers without becoming too detailed.

Believable magic systems will not only keep fantasy writers organized but will also help readers stay more immersed in the story’s world.

While London and Paris are classic destinations for literary sightseeing, one retreat organizer draws inspiration from the magic of Florence.

We best create an audience of readers by publishing our work, carrying out projects we care about, and making personal connections.

In a search for external validation while drafting a memoir, one author found herself invited onto a popular podcast in esteemed company.