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Your characters are the heart and soul of your story. Readers don’t just want to know what they look like—they want to feel like they know them, to see them as real people with unique personalities,...

As writers, we're often juggling our creative aspirations with a laundry list of responsibilities. Writing requires time— and good writing is best achieved when you have the time and space to enter ...

Audiobooks are a popular way of enjoying stories, whether during your daily commute, a workout, or just some downtime. But are audiobooks only available to big-name authors with traditional publishe...

Are you looking for ways to become a better writer? If so, look no further than your bookshelf! That's right, reading is the key— and one of the best ways to improve your skills. But, before you cozy ...

Setting can be a tricky beast for an author. We might see the spaces taking place vividly in our mind’s eye (or on our vision boards!), and sometimes, that can lead to cramming as many details as po...

Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: What do these stories have in common? They're all classic examples of the popular portal fiction subgenre!

What is portal...

In traditional publishing, your literary agent is your most important partner. The right agent can help you polish your manuscript, pitch your book to editors, secure a lucrative publishing deal, and ...

Editing your novel can feel overwhelming. Once you've finished editing the big picture of your story and made major revisions that affect the story as a whole, where do you go next? The second stage...