Fiction Articles

These articles are broken into fiction genres so you can get writing tips that match your specific audience. Mystery isn’t built like romance. Fantasy reads differently than literary fiction. Genre-specific craft helps you master pacing, structure, tone, and reader expectations—so your book feels “right” for the shelf it belongs on and becomes easier to position, pitch, and market. Choose your genre to find targeted guidance from brainstorming and outlining to revision and self-editing.

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Nonfiction Articles

Nonfiction isn’t one-size-fits-all—memoir reads differently than self-help, and business writing follows different rules than narrative nonfiction. That’s why these articles are organized by nonfiction genre and subgenre, so you can find craft-specific guidance that fits your book and your audience. Inside each category, you’ll learn how to structure your chapters, clarify your promise, strengthen your voice, and deliver information in a way readers can actually use. Genre-specific nonfiction craft also makes publishing easier: a clear category helps you position your book, write stronger back-cover copy, choose better keywords, and market with confidence. Browse by nonfiction subgenre to get targeted tips—from idea development and outlining to drafting, revision, and self-editing.

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The Business of Being an Author

Explore articles on the business of being an author, including self-publishing, Amazon KDP, book marketing, author branding, email list growth, launch strategy, pricing, distribution, and reader engagement. These topics help you position your book in the right market, improve discoverability, and build a long-term platform—so your writing doesn’t just exist, it sells.

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