Posted on June 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Three strategies for creating escalating complications: Lisa Poisso provides not just tips, but also a test for whether you've succeeded in building a chain of action and reaction in your novel (Writers Helping Writers).
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How to (and why) avoid overexplaining in dialogue: K.M. Weiland was inspired by a recent read to remind authors to trust their readers and let the story speak for itself (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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A novel blueprint for building your book: Bryan Wiggins shares the visual template that he's developed for plotting his novels (Jane Friedman).
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