By Raewyn Elsegood Every writer knows the manuscript is only the beginning. What comes next, the publishing journey, the launch, the act of sending your most vulnerable words into the world, requires a particular kind of courage. And if you are a grieving mother writing about your daughter, it requires…

by @LynetteEason  What is an Elevator Pitch? An elevator pitch is a spoken snapshot of your novel. A summary that is clear enough to understand in seconds, specific enough to feel market-ready, and intriguing enough to earn the interest of the person on the other side of it. For an…

By Tammy Karasek @tickledpinktam We are in full swing for writing conference season 2026. Maybe you have attended one or two already yourself. Writing conferences can be online on in-person—my favorite as an extrovert. For many of us, the option to meet in person with other writers in real life…

By Edie Melson @EdieMelson One of the most valuable parts of attending a writing conference is the opportunity for in-person networking. Yes, a lot of networking happens online now—through social media, newsletters, and platforms we didn’t even have a few years ago. But nothing replaces a face-to-face conversation. And while…

by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan Everyone wants to belong. When we’re young and in school, belonging to the popular crowd is the ultimate prize. To an athlete, it’s breaking a record. And to the employee, the president’s inner circle is the goal. It’s a struggle. For a writer, belonging to the…

by A.C. Williams @ACW_Author Being an author has never been easy, but to a certain extent it’s a straightforward career path. Write a great book. Work with a great publisher. Sell your books. Repeat. But for those of you who have been at it for many years, you know it’s…