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Every writer knows how hard it can be to protect meaningful writing time. Between work, family responsibilities, and the constant distractions of everyday life, creative focus is often the first thing...

Many fiction writers gravitate toward either novels or short stories, but there’s a powerful form of storytelling that lives between those two extremes. If you enjoy writing fiction that’s more expans...

Many writers never finish their book, even when they begin with enthusiasm, inspiration, and a great idea. Life gets busy. Motivation dips. Self-doubt creeps in. Suddenly weeks, months, or even years ...

Some stories (and characters!) can’t be contained in one book. When a world is rich enough, or a hero compelling enough, to outgrow a single story arc, a book series might be the perfect fit. Many bel...

Picture books are more than words paired with illustrations—they’re a gateway into a child’s imagination. When you craft a picture book, you’re creating a reading experience that can spark curiosity, ...

In a world of scrolling, notifications, and shrinking attention spans, capturing a reader’s interest quickly is more important than ever. Flash fiction offers the perfect solution. This type of fictio...

Katniss Everdeen, Gandalf, Darth Vader, and the Joker: they’re all characters we love to love—or love to hate—in fiction.

Each of these characters represents a recognizable character archetype. But w...

Have you ever been deep into a book and suddenly felt a scene dragging on, making you wonder why it’s even there? Every writer—and every reader—has faced that moment. Scenes are the basic building blo...