Delve deep into the artistry of writing with a focus on refining your craft. From character development to world-building and beyond, enhance your skills with tips, techniques, and advice from fellow authors and industry professionals.
Many indie authors draft vivid, cinematic scenes but leave readers at arm’s length. In this guide, book coach Rona Gofstein shares four simple yet powerful methods—like micro-thoughts and emotional beats—to add interiority, deepen character connection, and keep readers turning pages.
Find out how personalized book coaching could be the secret ingredient to finally reaching 'The End'—with clarity, motivation, and effective storytelling solutions.
For some decades now, it’s fair to assume the vast majority of people have rarely received paper mail they look forward to opening. As the internet grew, paper mail declined, falling by 46 percent between 2008 and 2023, according to the United States Postal Service. These days, our mailboxes...
What motivates you to write? For some, it’s the idea that you’ll finally see your ideas made tangible and be able to share them with readers. For others, it’s the understanding that an author career, if managed well, can be lucrative. No reason for writing is better...
The Fascination with the ‘Final Girl’ in Horror As writers, we often walk a fine line between tropes and clichés. Sure, tropes may echo other books in the genre or feel predictable as you read them—but as Jennifer Hilt, author of the Trope Thesaurus series, writes, “a skillful application...
Guest Author Megan Haskell Offers Her Advice on Strategizing Better Reader Relationships Seasoned indie authors understand: for your business’s long-term growth, quality often outranks quantity when it comes to reader relationships. But how do you ensure you’re connecting with the right audience? In the second part of her...
