Posted on March 21, 2023 at 9:52 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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

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Tagged As: Diversity, Editing

Posted on March 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It can feel tough enough to simply produce the content you're expected to as an author. So Joanna Penn and...

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Posted on February 8, 2023 at 9:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The issue of including characters that don't look like you in fiction is a complex one, with no hard-and-fast answer....

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Posted on December 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM by Guest Author

Did you start your author career as a way to make money from your passion, and now you want to...

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Posted on June 27, 2022 at 9:33 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If you're a straight writer wanting to incorporate more — or more well-rounded — LGBTQ+ characters, get ready to take...

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Posted on September 9, 2021 at 1:27 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Inclusivity and diversity are popular topics in all industries right now — publishing certainly included. But you’ve probably heard of...

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Posted on December 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Audiobooks and ebooks have provided a wonderful opportunity for readers who struggle, for a number of reasons, with traditional print...

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Posted on August 26, 2020 at 11:30 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We’ve previously shared posts on sensitivity readers and how to write characters from other backgrounds. Now, more than ever, it’s...

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Posted on June 8, 2020 at 3:26 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Last month, the Romance Writers of America revealed a new award intended to signal the organization’s push for diversity. With...

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Posted on June 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

What can all authors learn from the #PublishingPaidMe hashtag on Twitter, beyond the disparity in advances? The importance of asking...

Categories: Behind the scenes