What May Become of Your Art?
The power of story is that it’s so much more evocative than mere dry facts—and why character is the root…
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How to Become a Bestseller
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Don’t Squander the Power of Platonic Relationships
Friendships don’t have to take the spotlight in your stories to play important roles in them; few manuscripts I work…
Are You Writing Literary Fiction? (Spoiler: Probably Not)
Many writers describe their manuscripts as literary fiction, but most are actually writing mainstream, upmarket, or commercial fiction. In this…
How AI Changes the Game
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The Successful Accidental Career of Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi
Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi may have dreamed of selling more than a million books (1.5 million so far, if…
The Problem with “Show, Don’t Tell”
“Show, don’t tell” is one of the most common pieces of writing advice—but it’s often misunderstood. In this article, Tiffany…
Everybody Has a Backpack
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Overcoming Overthinking—Take the Leap
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Writers: You Can Handle Rejection (And That’s Good Because You’ll Have To)
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How Much Should an Editor Do?
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Should Writers Use AI?
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