Author Inklings: The Art of Showing up
In the second quarter of the year, columnist Susan Odev reminds authors that publishing successfully starts with writing sustainably—whatever that looks like for them.
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Author Inklings: Finding a Drafting Structure that Serves You
Whether planner or pants-er, columnist Susan Odev shares how outlining can provide structure and support for a new project, plus ways it can be adapted to fit your writing style.
Author Inklings: Does Your Book Have Series Potential?
In this installment of her yearlong series, columnist Susan Odev examines how to turn any book into a series without locking yourself, or your readers, into a complex saga. But when should you keep the story going, and when should you let it stand alone?
Author Inklings: Author Branding Without the Overwhelm
Columnist Susan Odev examines what an author’s brand promises readers and the elements authors should consider first when launching a new pen name.
Author Inklings: Choosing a Pen Name Without Losing Yourself
As part of her ongoing series on launching a new pen name, columnist Susan Odev spotlights the most pivotal decision in the process: choosing the name itself.
Author Inklings: Finding the Genre Where Your Story Lives
In the second installment of her yearlong series, Susan Odev explores the importance of choosing a genre and what it tells readers about the story they hold in their hands.