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From Andy Weir’s The Martian to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, science fiction stories are among the most popular genres. But what makes these stories so compel...

You may have heard the term "ghostwriter" before, but what does ghostwriting actually mean? In this post, we'll explore what it means to write a book as a ghostwriter, who hires ghostwriters, and ho...

“New Adult!” It’s a term you may have heard in publishing, but still have no clue what it actually means. Is it just a novel with a college-aged protagonist? Is it a sexier, steamier version of YA? Is...

Characterization is how a writer brings a character to life by describing what they look like, do, feel, and think. Good characterization helps readers understand all of the written characters’ moti...

From Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice to Jenny Han’s To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, swoon-worthy romance novels take readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride of ups and downs until they arrive ...

It's common for newer writers to hear advice like, "Just focus on one book at a time," or "Finish the book you're writing before starting a new one." There's a good reason for this advice: When you'...

We’re all familiar with the advice to “never judge a book by its cover,” but whether you like it or not, we all judge books by their covers. Aside from recommendations by friends and family, book co...

When publishing a novel, it’s important to keep your ideal reader in mind. What does "ideal reader" even mean? Your ideal reader is your target market. They're the person who will be eager to pick up ...