We all know the exhilarating rush of a brand-new idea. It usually hits in the middle of the night or...
Intellectual Ink
By Week 23, your manuscript has been through the hardest layers of revision. You have reviewed the structure, studied the...
Major literary conventions attract large crowds, recognizable names, national sponsors, and plenty of social media attention. For independent authors, the...
Publishing a book under your own imprint can make you feel official. You have a logo, an ISBN, a website,...
By Week 22, your manuscript has gone through several layers of revision. You have reviewed the big picture, studied character...
Writing advice often treats storytelling as though every writer enters the page with the same history, cultural references, and relationship...
Trending Tuesday The audiobook industry is no longer a secondary market reserved for bestselling authors and major publishing houses. Audio...
There is a particular exhaustion that comes with being watched before you have been heard. A Black woman can enter...
By Week 21, your manuscript has moved through several layers of revision. You have studied structure, character arcs, plot logic,...
Most creatives did not start a business because they were excited about sending invoices, organizing receipts, reviewing contracts, or scheduling...
