Posted on December 15, 2025 at 10:57 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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Coping mechanism thesaurus — codependence: Becca Puglisi gives examples of how codependence, as a way to process and handle stress and hurt, can both help your character and hold them back (Writers Helping Writers).
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Writing the final chapter: Anne R. Allen offers several tips — plus some words of support — on writing a satisfying ending for a novel or memoir (Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris).
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Writing the dark and the light: Heather Webb poses some questions that relate to metaphorical darkness and lightness to ask of or about your characters (Writer Unboxed).
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The relaxed author writing tips: Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre share how they take the pressure off their art and enjoy the creative journey more (The Creative Penn).
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