Posted on October 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM 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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Putting suspense to work in any genre: We recognized several of author Boo Walker's attention-grabbing techniques in a romance novel we just finished, so consider that an endorsement of the post's claim to apply to all types of fiction (Writer Unboxed).
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Techniques for drawing out tension in fear-driven scenes: On a similar note, Becca Puglisi shares ways to have your fiction get underneath a reader's skin so that they're as scared as your character (Writers Helping Writers).
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For many writers, adopting a consistent routine is key to success: Author Emilie-Noelle Provost describes the writing routines of many well-known and beloved authors, to illustrate how different they can be from each other and to underscore that the most important factor is that it works for the individual (Writer Unboxed).
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Craft conversation with Amy Jones: Joanna Penn interviews the author of The Story Book: Plot, Character, Setting, Genre, Narrative and Literary Devices and several other writing guides about what new and experienced storytellers alike can do to improve their work (The Creative Penn).
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