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The Lost Art of Letter Writing: Why Epistolary Novels Are Making a Comeback
Dear Reader The Secret to Epistolary Writing that Sells No story is out of reach for an author with a tale to tell. From screenplays to comic books, graphic novels to epics, often the story told is crafted for the style it’s written in. One storytelling format in particular...
History, Unbuttoned: Reframing the Past for Today’s Romance Reader
Historical romance readership may be waning, but indie and self-published authors can reignite engagement by embracing new eras, modern covers, genre crossovers, and bookstore partnerships.
Beyond Novels: How Indie Authors Can Achieve Success Publishing Comics and Graphic Novels
Discover how indie authors can expand their reach and storytelling potential by independently publishing comics—plus tips on navigating this dynamic visual medium.
Crafting Middle-Grade Hits: How Indie Authors Can Combine Beloved Tropes for Irresistible Stories
In 1969, Dario Fontanella Gregori invented a new ice cream sundae that is iconic today in cafés throughout Germany. He started with the standard tropes—vanilla ice cream, red berry syrup, whipped cream, and grated chocolate—and built something surprising yet inevitable: a sundae that looks like a plate of...
Glass Half Hopeful: How Grimdark and Hopepunk Reshape Speculative Fiction
When your fantasy world is falling apart, who finds hope—and who embraces the dark?