Posted on October 27, 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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The real purpose of the second act: K.M. Weiland steps up in defense of the middle of the story, in response to a few emails from writers, and breaks down the specific functions that a strong second act provides (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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The art of crafting real relationships: C.S. Lakin explains how to build a cast with purpose and populate it with complete people, not just personality charts (Live Write Thrive).
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Coping mechanism thesaurus — denial: Becca Puglisi gives examples of how denial, as a way to process and handle stress and hurt, can both help your character grow and hold them back (Writers Helping Writers).
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Inspired by, not about: Barbara Viniar reflects on how creating a character inspired by — but not directly copied from — her grandmother was still a beautiful tribute to a beloved relative (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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Confessions of a neurodiverse writer: Kim Bullock, inspired by other recent posts, shares how her recent diagnosis of having combined-type ADHD has affected her self-image and her writing behavior (Writer Unboxed).
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