Posted on March 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM 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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How to approach researching historical fiction: Author Flora Carr shares how she visited, metaphorically and literally, the distant past for her latest novel (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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Three elements that make historical romance successful: And if you're writing a love story set long ago, author and book coach Susanne Dunlap wants you to keep these three concepts in mind (Jane Friedman).
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Getting one's bearings in the story: Author Sarah Callender examines a few of the books — and situations — in which she's struggled to orient herself quickly, compared with the ones that she felt hit the ground running (Writer Unboxed).
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Eight steps from amateur to pro writer: Even if you've published novels, you might want to see the action items that cement your status as a professional writer versus an amateur or hobbyist (Writers Helping Writers).
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The art of writing in multiple genres: Author Aimie K. Runyan describes how to ensure that both you and your readers can handle your switch between or among genres (Writer's Digest).
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