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What is Exposition? Examples of Backstory in Action

Apr 25, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn what exposition is, and how authors can use it to seamlessly sneak important informatino into their writing. Read more →

How to Publish a Children's Book (and Actually Make Money)

Apr 16, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

An 8-step blueprint for writing and publishing a children's book, and turning it into a full-time career. Read more →

How to Plot a Novel: 4 Ways to Get from Idea to Story

Apr 11, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft

Here are four different ways to plot your novel. Choose your favorite or draw inspiration from multiple methods! Read more →

Live: How to Structure Your Novel Before You Write It

Apr 11, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft

NYT bestselling author explains how to structure your novel before you start writing. Read more →

How to Make Money Writing in 2025

Mar 24, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

Do you fantasize about earning all your money from writing? I’m here to tell you how to make that a reality. Read more →

How to Market Your Book in 7 Simple Steps

Mar 20, 2025 – Book Marketing

Marketing a book doesn't have to be intimidating. Follow these 7 steps to give your book the best shot at success. Read more →

50+ Eye-Catching Book Cover Ideas to Get You Inspired

Mar 14, 2025 – Book Design

If you're looking for some top-notch book cover ideas to inspire your own design, look no further! Read more →

What Is Cozy Fantasy? Definition and Popular Examples

Feb 21, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

All you need to know about the fantasy subgenre that’s capturing readers’ hearts, with popular examples and tips on how to craft it. Read more →

What is a Subplot? Definition, Types, and Examples

Feb 17, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft

What is a subplot, and how do writers use them? Here's everything you need to know about the different types of subplots. Read more →

Sudowrite Review: Is This The Future of Writing?

Jan 17, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft

A look under the hood of the most popular AI-powered book-writing software for fiction authors. Read more →

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