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.

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.

A book editor reviews the AI-powered editing platform Grammarly, comparing her own edit to the AI suggestions.

A book editor reviews the AI-powered editing platform AutoCrit, comparing her own edit to the AI suggestions.

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.

A book editor reviews the AI-powered editing platform ProWritingAid, comparing her own edit to the AI suggestions.

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.

If you’re looking to learn from a master craftsman, Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer: The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling is an engaging yet challenging conversation about what it takes to keep going after you start on the path of writing.

A book editor reviews the AI-powered editing platform Hemingway Editing App, comparing her own edit to the AI suggestions.

Writing middle grade fiction can be tricky! Learn the dos and don’ts from and improve your middle grade manuscript.

Working with an editor doesn’t mean you can’t write. Here, we dismantle this myth by looking at what editing really is and reaffirm one of our strongest beliefs as editors: revision is developmental, not remedial.

It was another wonderful year at the RMC SCBWI Letters and Lines conference. This blog post shares a few great takeaways from the breakout sessions, including how to approach revisions and how to improve your writing voice.