Posted on July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
Jane Friedman has plenty of great advice to offer; here are the pieces that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Podcast and publicity for authors and publishers: Friedman reports back from a panel at the US Book Show in which a podcaster, publicists, and a PR executive discussed what works in terms of getting authors on the air.
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How stillness can help us write powerful scenes: April Dávila shares an excerpt from Sit Write Here — her book on mindfulness practices for authors — about how and why to try sitting still, even when it's uncomfortable or difficult.
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Stop formatting and just write the darn book: Book editor Sandra Wendel and book designer Paul Nylander explain what your creative team does — and doesn't — need from you, the writer, in order to make your final product as visually appealing as possible.
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Finding your voice as a writer in the age of AI: Tawny Lara warns writers, especially those prone to imposter syndrome and perfectionism, against leaning on AI and encourages them to instead embrace risks, weirdness, and uniqueness.
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A simple bookend structure for novelists: Author and book coach Miranda Keskes offers a few questions that writers can ask themselves about their novel, to help them determine the beginning and ending and, in turn, the route in between them.
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