Posted on January 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Helpful picture book tips and tricks: Mindy Alyse Weiss, who for years has offered picture book critiques to writers and illustrators, shares her best advice on creating literature for the littlest readers (Writers Helping Writers).
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All about story stakes: K.M. Weiland explains when to reveal what your characters stand to lose if they fail and why the timing of this unveiling is so critical (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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The difficulty of writing difficult scenes: Tonja Matney Reynolds saved these nine tips on addressing sensitive material from professional editors and bestselling writers (Writer's Digest).
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Fight tips for the new year: Carla Hoch revisits the basics of writing physical conflict in fiction (Writer's Digest).
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