Posted on October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft and process advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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How to turn your family folklore into historical fiction: Author Melora Fern shares the three strategies she used to flesh out and fictionalize her relatives' experiences (Writer's Digest).
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Seven ways to master collecting humorous bits: Humor columnist Karim Shamsi-Basha lists his favorite places to find comedic inspiration from both reality and fiction (Writer's Digest).
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The art of finishing: Author Barbara O'Neal isn't talking about the mechanics of writing a strong conclusion; she's reflecting on the emotional process she underwent when closing the book (sorry) on a novel she'd been attached to for years (Writer Unboxed).
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What really keeps an ADHD writer coming back to the desk?: Editor and coach Kirsten Donaghey explains how neurodiverse creatives can work with their brains, not against them (Writers Helping Writers).
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