The elements of fiction. Built from 3 core elements—character, plot, and setting—plus 9 supporting elements and 1 bonus element: change.

Should I share my book idea? This is perhaps one of the biggest questions new writers ask. Learn when you should and when you should refrain.

If you’re wondering how to track progress while writing your first book, you’re already in the right headspace. Learn the tips bestselling authors use!

Wondering how to write a book when you’re not good at writing? Learn the tips I learned from a bestselling author with over 73M copies sold!

Wondering how to find time to write a book with a full-time job that’s keeping you busy 40+ hours a week? Learn the steps you need to find success!

Are you writing a book? Today we cover why your first draft doesn’t need to be good. Learn how perfectionism restrains your progress!

If you’re wondering how to handle criticism on your first book, you’re already well on your way to dealing with it well. Learn 8 tips to do so!

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to finish your first book? It’s a truly hard-fought feeling. Learn what to expect and how to finish strong!

Your long-term success is a key reason why you need a writing community. Learn the benefits that will help you achieve genuine growth!

When I first started writing, I had no idea there was such a thing as the easiest book outlining methods for first-time authors. I knew I had a story I wanted

In this article, we’ll look at different types of editing. What is line editing? What is copy editing? Do you need to have both? Let's dive in...

Use our tips to land your next author interviews, promote your book, build authority, and reach new readers that turn into avid fans!

If you’re wondering what every first book needs to be profitable, you’re already thinking how you should. Learn the tips bestselling authors use!

If you’re wondering how to stay motivated when writing your first book, you are by no means alone. Learning how to write can feel daunting…but when it comes

Writing tips have aided every writer out there, from Ernest Hemingway to Stephen King. Learn the crucial tips you need to succeed in your writing!

Wondering how to write your first 10,000 words and build momentum that will carry you through completing your book? Here are 7 tips to do so!

When I started writing I had no idea many of the common mistakes first-time authors make were sliding into my draft. Here are tips to avoid them!

If you’re wondering how to choose what book to write first, you’re definitely not alone. Let’s jump back in time to fall many years ago. I had just been accepted to beta test a New York Times bestselling author’s new writing course. To do so, I…

Learning the eight elements of creative writing is crucial to writing books that resonate with your readers. Discover these elements today!

The International Association of Professional Writers and Editors, the IAPWE, is an organization that insights strong opinions. Learn why in this blog!