Posted on November 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM 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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Redshirts: Dave King examines how various shows and novels have used "redshirts" — or characters who die so that readers will grow nervous about the fates of other characters — for better and for worse (Writer Unboxed).
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5 tips for nailing a southern setting: Author Grace Helena Walz shares five ways to make sure the location of your novel informs and influences your characters’ decision making, motivations, and behavior (Writer's Digest).
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Qualities of a successful writer: Michelle Barker encourages writers to focus on the process or journey of writing, rather than a particular goal, in order to build a career they can be proud of (Writers Helping Writers).
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How a 100-rejections challenge prepared me for life's biggest rejection: Writer, editor, and educator Libby James discusses how building up her stamina for rejection has benefited her professional and personal mindset (Jane Friedman).
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