Your book proposal opens or closes the door to the publishing world. Thus, it's critical to get it right first time. In this article, we discuss how to write a compelling book proposal.
How to Write a Killer Book Proposal
The Best Horror Novels of All Time
We're sharing 30 horror stories everyone should devour. See which tales set readers' spines tingling, followed by our own top picks.
How to Use Blogging and Podcasting Together to Grow Your Audience
In this in-depth article, Daniel Ndukwu walks through how you can combine blogging and podcasting to get explosive results in a shorter amount of time.
Greatest MasterClass Courses for Writers
We recently took a deep dive into MasterClass’ offerings to find the best courses for writers. Here are our nine favorites.
Why Readability Matters for Your Content
Great content is easy to read, concise, and informative. Learn how readability engages readers and improves search engine optimization.
How to Become Reader-Focused
It doesn’t matter if you’re writing a novel, a blog post or an email – if you’re not focused on your reader, you’re going to lose them. Here’s how to shift your focus from writer-focused to reader-focused.
How to Write Email Copy that Converts
Email copy is a critical component of internet marketing. If you don’t get it right, you won’t get the conversions you want. Here’s how to write email copy that converts.
Worldbuilding: How to Create Monsters Living in Your New World
Where would a good sci-fi or fantasy novel be without a monster or two? The dark wouldn’t frighten children, nor would adults leave the closet light on if it weren’t for the brilliant monsters created by master storytellers. In this article, we explore how to create monsters in your made-up world.
Why This is Your Year to Win NaNoWriMo
Want to participate in NaNoWriMo this year? Awesome! Prepare with these tips.
5 Questions to Create a Compelling Protagonist
Want to craft a compelling protagonist? Of course you do! In this article, speculative fiction author Kyle A. Massa poses five key questions that can help.
5 Brands of Horror and How to Use Them Effectively
Horror is all about psychology. In this article, author Kyle A. Massa analyzes not only what scares readers, but why it scares them.
Fantastic Feedback and Where to Find It
Good writing feedback is difficult to spot, harder to catch and once you have it, it’s almost impossible to know what to do with it. In this article, we cover the feedback process from start to finish.
How to Teach Students to Use Writing for Self-Advocacy
Many students avoid writing assignments because they're embarrassed. In this article, you'll learn how to flip the script and teach students to use writing for self-advocacy.
Tips for Boosting the Relevance of Your Content
If you are looking to establish a relationship, gain and convert leads, or engage with your customers, it is imperative to write relevant content. Here are a few reliable approaches to boost the relevance of your content.
5 Tips for Pitching Guest Articles
To get your blog published, you must convince the editor that your article will resonate with their readers. A strong pitch email allows you to make your case in a clear and convincing manner. This article offers 5 tips for improving your pitches for guest articles.
Stop Worrying about Character: Start Focusing on Relationships
Readers want to understand who characters are... and one of the best ways to discover that is through relationships.
Meet Your Daily Writing Goals with Word Sprints
During a word sprint, you do nothing but write. In this article, we explain how to use them effectively.
Mining the Mind of Your Character
What's more important when driving your story: plot or character? In this article, Gina Edwards describes how you can develop your characters to give readers a memorable and satisfying experience.
Afternoon Showers: How to Use Weather in Fiction
Is weather one of the most under-utilized facets of fiction? In this article, speculative fiction author Kyle A. Massa explores several ways to use it in your work.
Increase Your Email Engagement Rates
Here's a harsh truth: the size of your email list doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. Tom Meitner tells us why.