When should you hire a sensitivity reader?

When should you hire a sensitivity reader?

Last updated Sep 29, 2025 | Author blog

Today’s publishing landscape can be thrilling and rewarding, but it also has some pitfalls for the inexperienced author. One of the hazards you might encounter along the way is judgement for how certain characters are portrayed – especially if these characters come...
How to plan a novel with the three-act structure

How to plan a novel with the three-act structure

Last updated Aug 29, 2025 | Author blog

Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, it’s always a good idea to have a sense of the world you’re stepping into when you begin a novel. The three-act structure is one of the oldest and most beloved story structures for novelists, playwrights, and screenwriters alike....
How to get your book into book clubs: the complete guide

How to get your book into book clubs: the complete guide

Last updated Jul 29, 2025 | Author blog

Book clubs, sometimes called reading clubs or reading groups, are a place where like-minded literature lovers can connect over a shared interest. For authors, they’re a place where you can expand your readership, make personal connections, and – hopefully – generate...
How to correctly format dialogue

How to correctly format dialogue

Last updated Jun 26, 2025 | Author blog

Authentic, compelling dialogue that conveys character while also moving the plot forward is one of the fiction writer’s greatest tools. But sometimes new writers get stuck on how to correctly format their character’s dialogue on the page. Even if your dialogue is on...
5 ways to get published without a literary agent

5 ways to get published without a literary agent

Last updated Jun 23, 2025 | Author blog

If you’re nearing the end of a major writing project like a novel, memoir, or collection of short stories, you’re probably starting to think about publishing options. Many resources will tell you that the best (only?) way to get your book on the shelves is to convince...
10 creative self-editing techniques

10 creative self-editing techniques

Last updated Apr 30, 2025 | Author blog

So, you’ve written a novel. The bones are all there: a compelling premise, vivid worldbuilding, characters your readers will love spending time with. Now you want to take it to the next level. Before entrusting your manuscript to a professional editor, there are a few...