Posted on March 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft and process advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Why self-editing matters: Howard Lovy talks to editor and author Katie Chambers about the specific steps that self-published authors can strengthen their manuscript before they hire editors to further polish it (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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What showing up at writing retreats builds: Harper Ross shares the nuts and bolts of organizing a writing retreat along with the benefits she's repeated from attending one (Writer Unboxed).
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How taking time off helped me finish my book: Ann McCallum Staats describes how simply spending time on enjoyable activities away from her work ended up accidentally enhancing it when she returned to the keyboard (Jane Friedman).
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How to write fear that feels real: Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are offering a free online workshop on realistic depiction of fear in fiction next month (Writers Helping Writers).
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