Craft and process tips for authors: March 30, 2026

Posted on March 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's the best craft and process advice for writers that we came across Monday, March 30, 2026.

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Artificial intelligence (AI), Characters, Motivational, Scandal, Writer's block / writing prompts, Writing advice

AI news for authors: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Posted on March 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here are the best posts about artificial intelligence and the publishing world that we came across Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Artificial intelligence (AI), Lawsuit, Licenses, copyrights, and other legalese, Motivational, Scandal

Business and marketing tips for authors: November 18, 2024

Posted on November 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, Nonfiction, Scandal, Social media and websites, The business of writing, Writer Beware / scams

Publishing industry news: June 3, 2024

Posted on June 3, 2024 at 9:26 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Fittingly, we'll start the week with two stories that aren't likely to bring many smiles to writers' faces. Last week,...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Artificial intelligence (AI), Diversity, Romance, Scandal, Social media and websites, Technology

Publishers back out of Romance Writers of America conference

Posted on January 10, 2020 at 3:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Still thinking of attending the Romance Writers of America national conference this summer? There are some key players you won’t be...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Romance Writers of America, Scandal

Embattled president of Romance Writers of America resigns

Posted on January 9, 2020 at 11:26 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Romance Writers of America has just released a statement about further reforms, including key resignations. President Damon Suede’s offer...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Diversity, Romance Writers of America, Scandal

How should authors handle a public-relations crisis?

Posted on December 10, 2019 at 1:04 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We are in no way making light of the criticism over author Peter Handke’s Nobel Prize win. And while we...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, Scandal

Author applies for trademark on the word "dark" in books

Posted on December 2, 2019 at 8:36 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

At least one writer wasn’t following #cockygate and its aftermath very closely. BoingBoing reports that Christine Feehan has applied for...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Licenses, copyrights, and other legalese, Scandal

Marketing expert dispels 5 myths about crisis management for authors

Posted on September 17, 2019 at 11:01 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Planning for worst-case scenarios isn’t fun, but we recognize the need for it in our personal lives. That’s why we...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Marketing / promotion, Scandal

The importance of preventing plagiarism: Why authors should stay honest & original

Posted on May 12, 2019 at 12:00 PM by Guest Author

Silver handcuffs encircle a person's wrists as they clench their fists.

Preventing plagiarism should be a top priority for authors. Discover what plagiarism is, what the consequences are, and how to...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Lawsuit, Plagiarism, Scandal