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.

Take your manuscript to the next level by learning how to identify problems with written dialogue and how to craft natural and realistic conversations.

Did you know there are many kinds of writing challenges? Discover the benefits of setting limited goals for yourself and make progress on your stories.

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.

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.

Learn why developmental editing is crucial for fiction writers and how it can improve your manuscript.

Copyediting is the final step in perfecting your manuscript. Learn about the importance of this process and how we can help polish your writing.

Discover the benefits of line editing for fiction writers and how it can elevate your writing to the next level. Ground Crew Editorial offers expert line editing services.

Explore new adult vs. young adult genres through a few of the key differences in these genres that will help you tailor your story for your ideal readers.

Having limited settings in your story can introduce repetition, cut tension, and put unnecessary boundaries on your story. Learn how to address setting to make powerful revisions.

Three essential elements to include in your writing to give your story Ghibli-esque style.

The final installment of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Writers. Habit 7: Sharpening the Saw is self-renewal, and it’s the one that keeps all the others going.

Synergy starts by asking, “Help me see what you see.” Habit 6 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Writers brings out the strengths of the other public habits, unifying and unleashing your creative powers in ways that are only possible through collaboration with other creators and artists.

Taking another look at Final Fantasy XV from a book editor’s perspective. How can a focus on personal stakes add tension and depth to the climax?

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood asks a lot of you as an author, but when practiced well, this habit can help you parse which critique is helpful and what can be put aside.

Win-win might feel business-y, but this mindset is a philosophy as much as it is a practical technique that can be applied to most aspects of life—including writing.