How to build a road map for a nonfiction book (and why)

Posted on February 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Once again, we know many authors prefer a more improvisational approach to writing, even if there is some structure underneath....

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Nonfiction, Writing advice

What "Gilmore Girls" can teach you about author platforms

Posted on February 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We'll admit that the Gilmore Girls fan base within Fussy's ranks is small to nonexistent. But its fan base beyond...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Marketing / promotion, Pop culture

How this introverted author promotes her books

Posted on January 27, 2023 at 12:58 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It's been said before, but it's worth repeating that introverts can certainly still promote their books effectively while also honoring...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Marketing / promotion

Backstory 101 with a veteran book editor

Posted on January 11, 2023 at 9:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Editor Tiffany Yates Martin acknowledges that the scales are somewhat skewed in one direction, when it comes to measuring out...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Writing advice

A pep talk on improving your writing from a veteran editor

Posted on January 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A recent submission to Jane Friedman's Ask the Editor feature came from a new — and frustrated — writer. They...

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Tagged As: Editing, Jane Friedman

Writing experts share the biggest mistake they see in novels

Posted on January 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Editor Ken Brosky and book coach C.S. Lakin — both of whom are also authors themselves — recently shared pieces...

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Tagged As: C.S. Lakin / Live Write Thrive, Jane Friedman, Plot / narrative, Writing advice

3 questions to answer in the early stages of writing a novel

Posted on December 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We learned the expression "measure twice, cut once" in the context of carpentry, though of course it applies, literally, to...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Writing advice

A look back at 2022 and forward at 2023

Posted on December 19, 2022 at 9:31 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Joanna Penn hosted fellow publishing expert Jane Friedman on her Creative Penn podcast to discuss the year that was and...

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Joanna Penn, Publishing, Technology

Your book's synopsis is both a marketing and editing tool

Posted on December 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's an advice source you didn't expect to see on our blog: the creators of South Park. Editor and writing...

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Tagged As: Blurbs, Jane Friedman, Writing advice

A grab bag of writing tips from Jane Friedman's blog

Posted on December 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It can be hard to keep on top of all the blogs and news sources that aim to help writers....

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Tagged As: Jane Friedman, Motivational, Writing advice