Posted on December 5, 2025 at 3:00 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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Five tips for writing psychological thrillers: For author Christina Kovac, the most compelling works in this genre are character-driven, and she shares the guidelines that help her stay focused on that (Writer's Digest).
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How to break into fantasy after writing multiple genres: Author Rachel Van Dyken describes the three principles that made it possible for her to make a smooth genre change, in terms of both her craft and her audience (Writer's Digest).
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The ethics of writing about real people in historical fiction: Maryka Biaggio explains how she strikes a balance between good storytelling and respecting the legacies — and descendants — of actual people in her fiction (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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How to write a book copyright page: Dave Chesson provides six truly free templates for building the copyright page for your self-published ebook, whether it's fiction or nonfiction (Kindlepreneur).
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The hidden craft of ghostwritten fiction: Author and ghostwriter Jon McGoran gives a comprehensive look at what it's like to work in ghostwriting, from the business side to the creative one (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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