Posted on September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM 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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Writing effective emotions for preteen readers: Author and writing instructor Sherry Shahan shares three methods for achieving a depth beyond the standard body-language clichés one often sees in fiction (Writer's Digest).
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How first drafts are like cauliflower: Sub in whichever vegetable you know is good for you but unappealing without special tricks as you're reading Liz Michalski's advice on making the revision process both beneficial and easier to digest (Writer Unboxed).
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Twelve ways not to start a novel: These methods may have worked in the past — or still work in a TV show — but they're not the most engaging or distinctive way to launch a written story, says Anne R. Allen (Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris).
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10 dialogue tips to consider before writing: Just like any other portion of your story, dialogue should serve a purpose and be well thought out before you commit it to the page, and C.S. Lakin teaches you how that's done (Live Write Thrive).
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The pros and cons of single versus multiple narrators: K.M. Weiland provides a quick look at how the number of narrators can affect the story — and the method for deciding which choice is right for your individual story (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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Why I wrote a dual-narrative novel: Author Laura Bonazzoli describes how she realized that two narrators were necessary for her particular novel (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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