WritingWriting & Editing Tropes vs. Clichés: Why Your Book Needs Tropes (And How to Tell the Difference) by Brian Scott March 7, 2026 by Brian Scott March 7, 2026 If you’ve spent any time in writing communities, you’ve probably heard both words thrown around — sometimes interchangeably, often with … Read more
WritingWriting & Editing Does Your Book Need a Prologue? Here’s How to Know for Sure by Brian Scott February 24, 2026 by Brian Scott February 24, 2026 Few structural decisions divide writers quite like the prologue. Some swear by them. Others avoid them entirely. Agents have opinions … Read more
PublishingTraditional Publishing What Literary Agents Are Really Looking For in 2026 (And Why So Many Writers Miss the Mark) by Brian Scott February 18, 2026 by Brian Scott February 18, 2026 If you’ve started researching the querying process, you’ve probably encountered a lot of vague advice. Write a great book. Find … Read more
PublishingTraditional Publishing How to Write a Strong Query Letter (And What Not to Do) by Brian Scott February 18, 2026 by Brian Scott February 18, 2026 If you’ve just finished writing your book, first of all — congratulations. That’s a huge deal, and you should feel … Read more