Posted on September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM 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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How I took the helm in my memoir: Author Leslie Johansen Nack describes how switching from passive voice to active voice in her storytelling made changes that went beyond just the sentence structure (Writer's Digest).
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Five strategies for pacing your dialogue: C.S. Lakin encourages her fellow authors to think like a musical composer and use a variety of styles to create whichever effect the moment in the story calls for (Live Write Thrive).
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Avoid the muddle in the middle of your novel: Author Hank Phillippi Ryan gives you a five-step plan to keep your story moving, no matter where you are in the physical structure — but especially when you're struggling to get through the second act (Writer's Digest).
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Why go back to the same questions in your novels?: Author Jen Craven argues that exploring the same issues in your work is in fact a strength, not an example of weakness, and provides practical tips for how you can identify what your particular issues are and use them (Writer's Digest).
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