Need a clue? Get a clue with Fleur Bradley’s newest book, which includes actionable and friendly tips for authors at any stage of a mystery.

Feeling stuck in your draft? Here are three questions to ask to uncover what’s driving your protagonist.

Three important questions to ask yourself to find your why, the motivation that’ll see you through everything writing life has in store.

One of the most often overlooked writing tools is theme. Move beyond limiting one-word descriptions and learn to use theme to revise and structure your manuscript.

Description goes a long way in sparking your reader’s imagination, but there’s a line between what something looks like (or the aesthetic) and world-building. Aesthetic gestures at meaning while world-building supports it, and the difference between them comes down to intent.

You’ve finished your book—but is it time to send it out on submission? Find out how you can know if you’re ready to start querying agents.

You may have heard the third-person point of view is dead, but let us assure you—it’s alive and well. Learn three main reasons why this POV has stuck around as a powerful and meaningful lens for storytelling.

A query letter is a business document, and understanding agent expectations makes all the difference between your submission standing out in the slush pile—earning you a full request—and receiving a form rejection or no response at all.

There’s good news for writers in 2025! It might be hard to see sometimes, but we’ve put together a glimpse of what’s happening out there so you can be encouraged and keep going.

Finding and keeping motivation can be tough, so we've put together some thoughts on how to keep going. This is less of a checklist and more of a philosophical approach you can use to overcome some of the usual suspects of doubt and overwhelm.

Reading like a writer is one of the best (and cheapest) ways to strengthen your skills. In this article, we look at three ways to start reading critically: analyzing characters, examining techniques, and evaluating impact.

The rise of scams and ghosting has made "How do I find an editor I can trust?" one of the top questions being asked in writer groups. This article shares tips and advice for making sure you find the right editor for your book.

Learn how to write compelling characters in sci-fi and fantasy with these expert tips. Discover key aspects that create memorable characters in these genres.

You’ve written a manuscript and need a professional set of eyes on it, but how do you find an editor? This post includes advice on how to find and vet a freelance editor so you can feel confident in finding the right person to help you take the next step in your journey.

Keep your creative writing juices flowing! Here we investigate the uses of Pinterest for writers, first looking at the importance of collecting inspiration, how to expand your imaginative catalogue, and how to avoid falling down the rabbit hole of curation.