It can be really hard for people to give feedback. So what makes a good critique, and how can you spot a bad one?

Deciding to take the worlds in your head and putting them to a page is a special kind of magic. It can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be.

Sometimes, as writers, we can be too close to our projects, but there are strategies we can use to help self-edit our book like an editor.

Revising a fiction novel can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. I share some things that have worked for me.

Through good days and bad days (and, if you’re like me, days of far too much caffeine which makes the day neither bad nor good, but more...

An interview with author Lauren Searson-Patrick where we talk writing process, self-publishing, and hardest scenes.

First drafts are often dreaded in the writing community. I know, for myself, it's actually my least favourite part of the whole "writing...

Some writers may complete their novels within five drafts, while others spend years working on countless drafts. But you don’t need to...

by Ari Meghlen Penning a manuscript takes time, patience, and perseverance. There are so many things to consider while getting your story...

Outlining a series of novels is not that dissimilar from outlining a single book.

We explore various popular methods for outlining to discover the best one (including Story Genius, Save the Cat!, Act structure, and more).

Outlines can be for everyone, even if they haven't worked for you in the past! Whether you're a Plotter or a Panster, there's a method.

It may seem like a challenge to write characters wrong. We're all human after all, right? However, I think there are quite a few traps...

"Character development is the craft of giving a character a personality, depth, and motivations that propel them through a story."

I think this is one of those basic questions that has a really complex answer. Possibly because every writer you ask is going to have a...

So you have an idea, should it become a book?

TW: depression, anxiety, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, self-harm. This isn't a post I thought I'd be sharing. At least not any time soon. I'm...

It's tough out here. I think every author knows that. We essentially have two options once a manuscript is complete. 1) Make the query...

I love openings. I love that feeling of turning the page and being immediately dunked into a new world and new characters. Those first...

Pacing is key when writing a book. You want to ensure that whatever you're writing about, the story is able to keep readers hooked and...