Publishing Scams

 The methods to scam writers keep evolving.

https://annerallen.com/2026/10/latest-publishing-scams-targeting-writers/

Story Shapes

 There are many different story shapes you can use to structure a novel.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-217759880

Drafting a Novel

 Here's a method to draft a novel in thirty days.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-204415603

Authors and Illustrators

 Why don't picture book authors published traditionally usually work directly with illustrators?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/why-picture-book-authors-rarely-work-directly-with-illustrators/

Types of Editing

 There are several levels of editing for your manuscript.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2026/10/how-are-you-editing.html

Point of View

 If you're struggling with your character voice, check your point of view.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/10/struggling-with-character-voice-check-your-point-of-view/

Editing Your Manuscript

 How do you find editing when you can't afford an editor?

https://writerunboxed.com/2026/10/01/3-questions-i-ask-when-a-scene-just-feels-off/

Conflict

 There are seven main types of conflict in fiction.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/10/conflict-in-fiction-writing-7-main-types/

Author Blind Spots

 Sometimes you can't see what's missing in your writing because you know too much about the story and charaters.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/10/author-blind-spots-the-gaps-you-cant-see/

Traditional Publishing

What can and can't you control when publishing traditionally?

https://www.agentsandbooks.com/what-can-you-control-in-trad-publishing/