Posted on October 29, 2025 at 12:29 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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Developing complex characters: Author Mary Alice Stephens shares how she used the Internal Family Systems therapeutic model to provide depth to the character of herself in her memoir (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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Stories that cast a spell: Author Kristan Hoffman reflects on the features of a book series that recently bewitched her — and influenced her own writing for the better (Writer Unboxed).
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Mindfulness and adaptability in a successful author career: Author Julie Embleton's conversation with ALLi's Matty Dalrymple covers how Embleton responded to the ever-changing publishing landscape inspired her to take back control of her business decisions (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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The current state of hybrid publishing: See what the founder of a hybrid publisher has to say about his sector in particular and the broader literary industry (Jane Friedman).
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