Fiction

Have you ever wondered why some first-time authors gain a lot of attention while others don't? The secret often lies in how well they market their books.

For new authors, getting the hang of marketing can make a big difference. Having a solid plan to promote your book can really boost its success.

Bogged down in class assignments and side-gigs and unsure of how to make space for your writing? Read these 5 tips.

Tropes are a hotly debated topic amongst authors. If you're considering use one (or more) in your book, read this first.

We all want to create memorable characters that readers can't stop talking about. Here's how to create characters who linger. 

Here's how illustration can break you out of your writing rut and deepen your connection to your story.

How do you make it as a writer? Here's what a two-times HarperCollins author has to say.

Grabbing—and keeping—the attention of kids has never been harder. But it's not impossible. Here's how to do it.

Every writer fears writer's block, and every writer will have to face it. Here's how to break it when it the dreaded block descends upon you.

Every story is different, every book needs another approach. But the courage and tenacity to finish a project is a skill. Here's how to acquire and bolster it.

Research can include direct or indirect experience, but what's the difference? How much should you read? Who should you interview?

Readers need to be drawn to your characters. How do you ensure this outcome as you develop your characters? Here's how...

All great stories have a main character that is deeply flawed, and that's why we can relate—we're all flawed!

Author Lisa de Nikolits wants you to write your book, not manifest it. Here are her ten tough love tips for writers that she's learned after publishing ten novels in ten years.

Journalists & creative writers both witness change in the world, and invite us to think critically about how people navigate those joys & challenges.

As COVID-19 continues its march, writers' conferences have gone online. We compiled a list of the best events in 2021. Enjoy!

So you’ve decided to write a historical fiction novel. You enjoy writing, and you adore history, so combining your two loves is a natural step. But before you take that leap into the past, there are a few things you might want to think about.

The road to becoming a successful, or even satisfied, writer can be a long one, but it doesn't have to be unenjoyable. Here's why most writers stress out about their craft and what to do about it.

Writing in response to visual art is one of the most powerful creative and literary tools you can have in your arsenal. It’s called ekphrastic writing, and is a very effective teacher.

So you finally got a contract. What does it mean? It was given to you by industry professionals. A thousand other writers have signed this same contract, so it must be safe, right. Wrong.

Red pens are the stuff of nightmares. But receiving constructive criticism in a healthy way is as important to a writer’s career as, well, knowing how to write.

So you’ve finished that manuscript you’ve been working on for years, and now you’re ready to query. Before you fire off those amazing query letters, don’t do some of these things...