Posted on November 1, 2022 at 9:51 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A trope might be simple, but don't underestimate how it can power your story. Joanna Penn hosted Jennifer Hilt, author...

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Posted on October 31, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It's not as scary as a blank page, but it still might strike fear into an author's heart: the graveyard...

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Posted on October 31, 2022 at 9:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The perfect Halloween post for authors doesn't exis— Oh wait. Author Coco Picard is here with a post on metaphysical...

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Posted on October 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

There is, of course, absolutely no rule that a book must have a dedication. And there aren't really rules for...

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Posted on October 29, 2022 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Anyone who's ever been edited has probably been taken aback, at some point, at how much their original work was...

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Posted on October 28, 2022 at 2:49 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Passive Guy (the blogger behind The Passive Voice blog) recently included a quick discussion of arbitration in contracts in a...

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Posted on October 28, 2022 at 10:27 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

I recently went to what was advertised as a book fair for adults. And I have to say, the non-book...

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Posted on October 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Writing a romantic suspense novel isn't just throwing some kissing scenes against a thriller backdrop. Bestselling author Laura Griffin believes...

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Posted on October 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Planning for the worst-case scenario is common advice in many areas. But planning for the best-case scenario? Sure, your best...

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Posted on October 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Horror may not be the genre you write — or even consume on page or screen. Never fear, though; author...

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