Character studies: January 24, 2024

Posted on January 24, 2024 at 9:08 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer. Here are the recent posts they shared that...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Characters, Writing advice

Business tips for authors: January 22, 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of business news and marketing advice to offer. Here are the ones that we...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Kindle Direct Publishing, Licenses, copyrights, and other legalese, The business of writing, Writer Beware / scams

Craft tips for authors: January 22, 2024

Posted on January 22, 2024 at 10:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.  Here are the ones that we thought were...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Characters, First lines and first chapters, Plot / narrative, Romance, Writing advice

AI news for authors: Friday, January 19, 2024

Posted on January 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The journey of any new technological tool includes the establishment trying to decide how best to harness its power. And...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors), Artificial intelligence (AI), Lawsuit, Licenses, copyrights, and other legalese, Publishers Weekly

Marketing tips for authors: January 19, 2024

Posted on January 19, 2024 at 10:27 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of marketing advice to offer. Here are the ones that we thought were...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, Social media and websites

What to know about creating an ebook bundle

Posted on January 18, 2024 at 2:59 PM by Guest Author

If you have multiple titles or a series, bundling can be a great way to market and sell your books....

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, Publishing, The business of writing

Craft tips for authors: January 18, 2024

Posted on January 18, 2024 at 8:02 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.  Here are the ones that we thought were...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: First lines and first chapters, Plot / narrative, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writing advice, Endings

Thoughts on your story's starting point

Posted on January 17, 2024 at 10:13 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The writing experts we regularly read recently reflected on the genre and topic selection process. We thought these posts were...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Women Writers, Women's Books, Writer's Digest, Writing advice

Craft tips for authors: January 16, 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.  Here are the ones that we thought were...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Characters, Historical fiction, Writing advice

Protect yourself and your writing career

Posted on January 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The publishing experts we follow have plenty of career and industry advice to offer. These ones in particular struck us as...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Motivational, The business of writing, Writer Beware / scams