Posted on September 9, 2026 at 3:00 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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The audacity of earnestness in characters: Author Stef Ferrari was concerned that her sincere and hopeful protagonist would come across as naive or annoying, but as it turns out, those qualities still made her likable — and entertaining (Writer's Digest).
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The power of premise in storytelling: Author Christine Wells explains what a premise is and how it helps you write, revise, and market your novel (Writer's Digest).
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Creating even when the curveballs come: Author Rachel Toalson had a challenging summer in her personal life, so she shares all the ways in which she kept what writing momentum she could (Writer Unboxed).
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What should authors pay for professional editing?: See what two editors have to say about the cost of various types of editing ... and what they think about manuscripts that have gone through an AI model first (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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How writers can spot publishing scams: You can never hear too many times from Victoria Strauss on how to keep yourself safe (Writer's Digest).
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