Posted on July 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of advice to offer, spanning a variety of topics.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Readers are fascinated by truth in fiction — and it matters: Historical fiction author Penny Haw explains why readers want to know the actual events behind your stories and how you as a writer should approach incorporating them (Jane Friedman).
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Amp up your story setting: If your story's location confines you to rather prosaic places, use these three techniques from Angela Ackerman to bring them to a more vivid life in your reader's mind (Writers Helping Writers).
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How to take criticism: Jeanne Kisacky provides a deep dive into the world of seeking critiques of your writing, from when and how to ask and also what to do with the response once you've received it (Writer Unboxed).
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