Read notes and musings from Nicole Schroeder, offering an inside look at the magazine's direction, themes, and the decision-making process behind what makes it to print.
Editing can be a daunting part of the writing process. Whether a critique partner, beta readers, or an editor, it’s the first time eyes other than yours are seeing your story. Knowing what kind of editor you need and how to find one can be overwhelming. But the process...
Or is it salvation? The right editor will be your partner, helping polish your words so your story shines. But how do you know if an editor is right? A highly-acclaimed editor of techno-thrillers may be completely the wrong choice to edit your Regency Romance. Finding the editor that’s...
“Judge a book by its cover.” We're told not to, but we all do it. First impressions count, and this is your chance. What will your cover tell the world about your story? In this issue, we explore some of the design elements that make a cover stand...
As writers, we want readers to love our book as much as we do, so it behooves us to give it the best possible cover that we can. Whether it’s designing one ourselves, purchasing a premade, or commissioning a custom cover, we want the cover to capture the reader’...
Before I get to this month’s topic, I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us in our launch. Seeing how the indie author community embraced the magazine reassures us that this is something we need. So thank you to each of you who came to...
After the excitement of Outlining, that first glimmer of the idea that's going to be the most amazing story ever, we come to First Drafts. It's time to roll up our sleeves and do the hard work. One of the hardest parts of writing a novel...
