Posted on April 30, 2026 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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Notice what you notice about the world around us: Whether you're a teacher with students concerned that their ideas will be stolen or a creative concerned about generative AI, you'll find some comfort and inspiration in Lesley Krueger's piece about the individuality of any given person's observations (Jane Friedman).
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Lessons from my mentor: Author Boo Walker pays tribute to the instruction — and encouragement — of his writing mentor, whom he never actually met in person (Writer Unboxed).
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What writers should know about fears versus phobias: Angela Ackerman distinguishes between the two words people often use interchangeably so that authors will know which one to use in their stories, as well as how (Writers Helping Writers).
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Six screenwriting tips to improve your novel: Here's what screenwriter, director, and producer (and now author) Gregory Poirier does before turning in his script — and what you can also do with your novel — to ensure it's the strongest story it can be (Writer's Digest).
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