Posted on March 6, 2026 at 10:00 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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When I stopped writing my novel — and how I found my way back: Young author En Hui Ye shares four actions she took that reignited her interest in the work-in-progress she'd drifted away from (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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Five tips on resurrecting a dead draft: Author Kirsten Kaschock invites you to pretend that you're a mad scientist like Dr. Frankenstein and provides guidelines on how to dissect and revive the first draft of your work (Writer's Digest).
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Using contradictions to create microtension, part five: C.S. Lakin describes how a quick dose of backstory, with a healthy amount of contradiction within it, can build microtension (Live Write Thrive).
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How to write authentic characters: Angela Ackerman lists four questions to ask in order to develop a character's personality, which in turn will guide you to give them realistic thoughts and actions (Writers Helping Writers).
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