Posted on April 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft and mindset advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Writing description in fiction: Author Mark Lawrence's philosophy on writing description in fiction is that it should serve as a two-way spotlight, shining on both the watcher and the watched — not as a photograph (Writer's Digest).
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Overlooked tools: A recent move set Donald Maass to appreciating certain tools that don't get as much credit — and to comparing them to literary techniques that can enhance your fiction (Writer Unboxed).
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Making a book with intention: Anna Featherstone discusses the greater world around writing a book with author Lande Jewels (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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Why your family isn't supportive about your memoir's publication: Book coach and writer Allison K. Williams offers advice on processing an underwhelming reaction to your book's release, be it explaining the significance or accepting the situation (Jane Friedman).
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