The Anatomy of Story: A Complete Guide to John Truby’s 22-Step Framework by Brian Scott May 24, 2026 Brian Scott Most story structure guides give you a map. John Truby’s The Anatomy of Story gives you a biology textbook. Where other frameworks tell you what happens and when, Truby’s system … Continue Reading May 24, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Should You Use a Pen Name? The Honest Case For and Against by Amy Lee March 7, 2026 Amy Lee At some point in almost every writer’s journey, the question comes up: should I publish under my real name or a pen name? It sounds like a simple decision. It … Continue Reading March 7, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Writing Tropes vs. Clichés: Why Your Book Needs Tropes (And How to Tell the Difference) by Brian Scott March 7, 2026 Brian Scott If you’ve spent any time in writing communities, you’ve probably heard both words thrown around — sometimes interchangeably, often with strong opinions attached. Tropes are lazy. Clichés are death. Readers … Continue Reading March 7, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
How to Market Your Book as a First-Time Author: Organic and Paid Strategies by Amy Lee March 7, 2026 Amy Lee One of the most common misconceptions first-time authors carry into the publishing process is the assumption that once you have a traditional publishing deal, the marketing is someone else’s problem. … Continue Reading March 7, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Does Your Book Need a Prologue? Here’s How to Know for Sure by Brian Scott February 24, 2026 Brian Scott Few structural decisions divide writers quite like the prologue. Some swear by them. Others avoid them entirely. Agents have opinions about them. Readers have opinions about them. And if you’ve … Continue Reading February 24, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
How to Come Up With a Book Title: 4 Techniques That Actually Work by Amy Lee February 24, 2026 Amy Lee Before a reader opens your book, before they read your blurb, before they even register your name on the cover — they see your title. It’s the first impression your … Continue Reading February 24, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Why “I Write for Myself” Is Holding Your Publishing Career Back by Tamara Jackson February 24, 2026 Tamara Jackson There’s a sentiment that circulates constantly in writing communities, usually delivered with a certain quiet pride: “I write for myself. I don’t care what anyone else thinks.” It sounds noble. … Continue Reading February 24, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Romance vs. Women’s Fiction: What Every Writer Needs to Know by Tamara Jackson February 24, 2026 Tamara Jackson Two beloved genres. One persistent mix-up. Here’s what every writer needs to know before querying. If you’ve written a book with a female protagonist, a love story, and a happy … Continue Reading February 24, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
What Literary Agents Are Really Looking For in 2026 (And Why So Many Writers Miss the Mark) by Brian Scott February 18, 2026 Brian Scott If you’ve started researching the querying process, you’ve probably encountered a lot of vague advice. Write a great book. Find the right agent. Be professional. All true — but not … Continue Reading February 18, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
How to Write a Strong Query Letter (And What Not to Do) by Brian Scott February 18, 2026 Brian Scott If you’ve just finished writing your book, first of all — congratulations. That’s a huge deal, and you should feel proud. But now comes the part that trips up so … Continue Reading February 18, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail