Posted on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM 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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Maximize character growth by building fear into your turning points: Becca Puglisi unpacks the well-known movie Rocky to show how a character's fears can work with the story's turning points (Writers Helping Writers).
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Three structural components of the essay: Author Amy L. Bernstein explains why writers must make informed decisions about the form, voice, and outcome of an essay if they want it to resonate with readers (Jane Friedman).
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Forty social media posts for the camera-shy writer: Author Tessa Barbosa offers months' worth of posts for an upcoming book release ... none of which require you to speak or show yourself (Writer Unboxed).
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News summary: Dan Holloway reports that the Speakies — aka the British Audio Awards — have included an indie author on their shortlist, and that Spotify is expanding its partner program to thirty-five new markets (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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