Posted on August 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft and creative process advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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The five types of scene endings every writer must master: K.M. Weiland shares how to make sure each scene feels like a natural progression into the next one (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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Five tips and pitfalls in exploring theme in fiction: C.S. Lakin compares themes in fiction to "hidden currents" and provides concrete advice on making skillful use of them (Live Write Thrive).
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Researching and writing family history or genealogy: Joanna Penn interviews TL Whalan, co-author of a family history project, about the research and emotional techniques she used to put together such a volume (The Creative Penn).
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Writers need libraries: Lyndsie Manusos reminds her fellow authors of the ways in which a library can benefit their craft and career (Book Riot).
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The importance of truth in fiction: Lisa Janice Cohen reflects on the power of deep truths about the human experience that novels often explore — and that external forces often disparage (Writer Unboxed).
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