Adria Bailton (she/they) imagines entire worlds and universes to share while spending her days studying atoms, the smallest unit of matter. More of their science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories, where they strive to create characters that reflect their own…
Critically acclaimed, award-winning novelist Sarah V. Barnes is both a historian and a horsewoman. Her first novel, She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe, received the 2022 Best Indie Book Award for Historical Fiction, among other prizes.…
M.K. Smith grew up filling notebooks with stories, scripts, and even a few chicken-themed plays. With the unwavering support of her parents, she nurtured her love of writing into adulthood. Now a teacher in Montana, she spends her days convincing…
I am the author of four previous biographies, of artists Grace Hartigan, Elaine de Kooning, and Nell Blaine (all published by Oxford University Press) and writer Elizabeth Hardwick (published by WW Norton). I’m a past president of Biographers International Organization…
If you value professional quality and creative autonomy, paying to publish can be a smart investment. A reputable hybrid publisher helps your book reach the market with polish and purpose—without the years of waiting or gatekeeping that often come with…
Nan Evenson has published three books. The first two in the Not Really series, Good Night (Not Really): Let’s Count Forward AND Backward and It’s a Terrible Day (Not Really): Let’s Count by Twos, are unusual counting picture books that…
Christina Owens is a seeker of life’s many discoveries. With Oklahoma in her heart and Virginia beneath her feet, she carries both places as home. One grounds her beginnings, the other shapes her becoming.
Teresa Torba Stepp is an author and visionary storyteller whose work invites readers to step into the timeless journey of the soul. Blending faith, spiritual wisdom, and the profound lessons carried across lifetimes, she writes with the intention of healing…
David Andrew Tittle is a multicultural poet and writer, born and raised on the US/Mexico border in Calexico, California. His work blends sharp social commentary with wit and moments of raw tenderness, exploring identity, resistance, love, grief, and moral clarity.
I am in my late forties. A dad, a husband. A concerned citizen. I have always enjoyed being creative, and story writing has gripped me more than I ever thought it would. I hope my works are enjoyed by many.
I’m Desmond Knipe, author of the NAMUH Trilogy—metaphysical science fiction about awakening, choice, and what we might become when we grow kinder and braver. NAMUH Book 1: The Awakening launched on August 8 and blends big-idea sci-fi with spiritual curiosity.…
Madison lives on the east coast of North Carolina, where she embraces the roles of full-time mother, wife, and educator. When she isn’t writing or teaching, she can often be found outdoors—whether walking beneath coastal pines, tending a garden, or…
Zach Adams has had a passion for writing and storytelling their entire life. However, they didn’t decide to pursue it as a profession until they realised that working in retail was completely draining their remaining life force. And so, Adams…
A voracious reader since preschool, Ekta was one of those ‘nerdy’ kids who competed in spelling bees. If her parents wanted to punish her, they would take away her books, so Ekta made sure to behave. She got her start…
Annabel Youens originally studied creative writing at the University of Victoria before falling into ‘her own alternate dimension’—the world of tech. As employee number eleven at Abebooks.com and co-founder of two global startups, she spent twenty years building companies in…
Tom’s debut novel, Moving in Stereo, about a troubled tennis professional from the nineties, won an American Writing Award. He received an MFA in creative writing from Hamline University, where he’s also taught creative writing, and his work has been…
In this article, you’ll learn what a foreword is and who should write it, how to craft a compelling preface, what makes a strong introduction, and why an afterword can leave a lasting impression. By the end, you’ll have clear…
This guide will show you how to punctuate dialogue clearly and confidently. We’ll cover the essential rules, common mistakes to avoid, and advanced scenarios. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to make your dialogue read smoothly and professionally!
AI training and author rights have become one of the most urgent issues in modern publishing. As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly capable of writing, summarizing, and even mimicking human style, authors are asking: Where did these models get their…
Horror novels have a way of ensnaring readers, eliciting spine-tingling chills, and leaving them sleepless long after the final page. But how do you go about writing a horror novel that does justice to the genre? In this guide, I’ll…