Posted on April 13, 2026 at 2:00 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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Coping mechanism thesaurus — practicing gratitude: Becca Puglisi gives examples of how practicing gratitude, as a way to process and handle stress and hurt, can show that your character is growing (Writers Helping Writers).
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Microtension in fiction by degrees: C.S. Lakin explains that while the amount of microtension in your fiction will vary based on your genre, any compelling book will contain at least a few "sticky bits" (Live Write Thrive).
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Keeping track of your media outreach: Paula Rizzo, a media trainer for authors, offers an organizational plan for authors making publicity pitches (Writer's Digest).
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Interview with Sara Rosett: Joanna Penn and this bestselling author discuss special editions, seasonal podcasts, low-key book marketing, and more writing-business topics on her podcast (The Creative Penn).
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April's update on the Anthropic copyright settlement: Now that the deadline to file a claim in this suit has passed, Victoria Strauss breaks down what's going on and what's next (Writer Beware).
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