How to avoid publishing scams

How to avoid publishing scams

Last updated Feb 27, 2025 | Author blog

You know the old adage, “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is”? Nowhere is this more true than in the Wild West world of publishing scams. The sad truth is that when enough people want something — in this case, to see the book they’ve worked so hard for on...
How to promote your backlist book

How to promote your backlist book

Last updated Jan 29, 2025 | Author blog

There’s nothing quite like the buzz of launching a new book. You’ve been toiling away for years, and finally your vision is a reality. It’s all a bit starry-eyed and epic… until it isn’t. That new release high doesn’t last forever, because both you and your publisher...
How to create a dedicated writing space

How to create a dedicated writing space

Dec 18, 2024 | Author blog

It’s that time of year — we begin to hibernate with warm drinks, firelight, and cozy everything. The long, dark nights and the winter chill can make it challenging for some to tap into their creative voice, and so it’s more important than ever to have a writing space...
YA fiction vs. adult fiction: what’s the difference?

YA fiction vs. adult fiction: what’s the difference?

Last updated Nov 28, 2024 | Author blog

It’s hard to imagine a time when YA literature wasn’t dominating the bookshelves, and yet it’s a relatively new phenomenon. First coined in the 1960s, Young Adult fiction has grown exponentially — between 1997 and 2009, the number of YA titles being published grew...
The best books on writing every writer should read

The best books on writing every writer should read

Oct 31, 2024 | Author blog

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...