Posted on July 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft and mindset advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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In defense of writing for children: Among the many challenges of writing for children is the subtle (or overt) dismissal of the genre's value, but author Rachel Toalson explains why it's so important for her and others to persevere in it (Writer Unboxed).
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Recognize and manage burnout-in-progress: Author Therese Walsh describes the three faces of burnout and what to do if you feel seen by any of them (Writer Unboxed).
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How to write unique, memorable character voices: Catherine Forrest lists the six ingredients of character voice and how to use them to cook up a distinctive one (Writers Helping Writers).
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Why artists owe the work and not the world: Author Alexandra Burt warns of writing advice that's actually one person's preference pretending to be a hard-and-fast rule (Jane Friedman).
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