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Write Your Way to the Finish Line: Save 20% at One Stop for Writers

August 20, 2026

Write Your Way to the Finish Line: Save 20% at One Stop for Writers

August 20, 2026

Writing is hard, and unfortunately, getting stuck can be part of the process. Figuring a way forward is important to keep that momentum going. That’s why we created the Storyteller’s…

Win Feedback on Your First Page!

August 13, 2026

Win Feedback on Your First Page!

August 13, 2026

Want to win editorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw,…

Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide

July 28, 2026

Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide

July 28, 2026

Have you ever read a story where a phobia is a plot device for why a character can’t do something (say, travel by boat), or conveys comedic irony (a building…

Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools

July 14, 2026

Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools

July 14, 2026

Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing…

Win Feedback on 5 Pages!

July 9, 2026

Want to win editorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw,…

How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety)

June 30, 2026

How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety)

June 30, 2026

When I tell writers how much I love using Scrivener to write my novels, I often get some version of “I bought it, but I’ve never used it because it’s…

The Emotion Thesaurus is Amazon’s Daily Kindle Deal (1.49) + a Discount on Character Thesaurus eBooks

June 25, 2026

The Emotion Thesaurus is Amazon’s Daily Kindle Deal (1.49) + a Discount on Character Thesaurus eBooks

June 25, 2026

Great characters aren’t built from a single element. They’re shaped by emotions, personality traits, fears, past wounds, goals, and the roles they play in their world. That’s why our character-focused…

11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages

June 23, 2026

11 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Turning Pages

June 23, 2026

As authors, we give a lot of attention to our openings—where to start the story, polishing the first pages—because they’re important for pulling readers in. But what about endings, particularly…

Win Feedback on 10 Pages!

June 11, 2026

Win Feedback on 10 Pages!

June 11, 2026

Want to win editorial feedback and take your storyfrom good to great? Well, my writerly friend, you’re in luck! It’s time for our monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest. In this draw,…

How Universal Fears Pull Readers into the Story

June 4, 2026

How Universal Fears Pull Readers into the Story

June 4, 2026

No matter what genre you write or who your audience is, one thing is certain: Everyone experiences fear. It shapes how people think, the choices they make, and influences how…