The best books on writing every writer should read

The best books on writing every writer should read

We all know how important it is to read like a writer. Read in your genre, outside your genre, read stories and essays and poems to develop your narrative voice. But reading isn’t just for absorbing the language of prose; there are also some great craft books out...
Traditional vs. self-publishing – which should you choose?

Traditional vs. self-publishing – which should you choose?

Once you’ve written your book, and you’ve gone through the necessary rounds of editing and beta reading, you’ll inevitably find yourself standing at a crossroads. A sign pointing down one road reads ‘traditional publishing,’ and the other says ‘self publishing’. Which...
Should you use an editor or beta readers?

Should you use an editor or beta readers?

Typing the words ‘The End’ at the bottom of your manuscript is always an emotional moment. It’s a bit like the feeling when you reach the summit of a long hike: you might be tired, a little cranky, and ready to pass out, but you’re also relieved, proud, and feel a...
Do you need an author website? Tips and mistakes to avoid

Do you need an author website? Tips and mistakes to avoid

If you’re getting serious about your writing career, you may be thinking about whether or not to launch your own personal website. After all, it seems like everyone and their cat has a dedicated website these days. But at the same time, they’re an investment of time,...
Should authors be worried about generative AI?

Should authors be worried about generative AI?

You’re an author. You’ve worked on your manuscript for months. Years. A lifetime, even. But one day, you check the news, and a chill rushes through you. The Writer’s Guild of America has just announced that they’re going on indefinite strike. And one of the union’s...
10 ways to increase productivity as an author

10 ways to increase productivity as an author

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a writer walks into a bar and says, “Oh, me? I’m a novelist!” In response, a well-intentioned piece of smarm who’s had a bit too much to drink says, “Ah well, anyone can write a novel, can’t they? I’d do it myself if I only had the...
How to write an author bio that stands out and gets results

How to write an author bio that stands out and gets results

So you’ve spent all the time and effort polishing up your short story, essay, or novel into burnished perfection. The hard part’s over, right? Not so fast, writer! You still need to nail your author bio: the calling card that proudly announces you and your craft to...
Top business resources for authors

Top business resources for authors

Like many of you reading this, I am an author with aspirations. My number one goal is to one day be earning enough money from my writing that it can replace my day job. It’ll be just me, my laptop, and the magical universe pouring out of my imagination into book form....