Creating young characters that feel real is a delicate balance. While it’s tempting to make them stand out by adding unique qualities, it’s important to resist making them overly precocious or stereotypical—doing so can strip them of their genuine, relatable qualities, making them feel more like a plot device than a fully realized character. Writing child characters that resonate requires a careful balance of age-appropriate traits and emotional depth to avoid falling into the trap of making them overly mature or one-dimensional.
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"If you’re seeking a home for a book that you hope to be taken seriously, read thoughtfully, and championed from beginning to end, Atmosphere Press is the perfect fit."
Cristina Baptista
author of Taking Her Back
"There is a real, beating heart at the center of how Atmosphere works. People really care about the process and you as a person. Never once did it feel like I was a part of a machine building a product."
Steven Armstrong
author of Dragon Daughter
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Teri M. Brown
author of An Enemy Like Me
Advice for Writers
As writers, the dream of seeing our work published is a monumental milestone. We pour so much of ourselves into our books, and when the moment finally arrives, it’s exhilarating. But once the excitement of publication fades, some authors find themselves experiencing, shall we say, the post-publication blues.
The publishing world has changed dramatically in recent years. Gone are the days when authors had to choose between going fully traditional or completely solo. Now there’s an exciting middle ground: hybrid publishing! For authors seeking their path forward in 2025, researching the best hybrid publishers is a crucial first step in the publishing journey.
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