Writing Tips

How using beta readers can make your manuscript even better.

As a writer, I have lots of opinions about AI and its use in writing. And those feelings have ranged from righteous rage to deep skepticism and back again. It made me wonder how readers—and other writers—feel about it.   So, I went looking for a little data—not vibes, not talking-head OpEds, and not your cousin Betty’s tea-leaf-reading-auntie. Research. Facts. Conclusions drawn from the scientific method. I found two. Here’s the scoop:   Readers are feeling their feels A rece

Urban fantasy vs. contemporary fantasy: what happens when your “urban” story takes place in a small town? Join me as I unpack the maze of fantasy subgenres and share lessons learned from past books.

To much "telling" in your novel could mean a lot of blah, blah, blah. Learn how to "show, not tell" to help pull readers into your story.

Author Kaytalin Platt discusses her writing process and shares what she's learned about marketing your book through social media.

Microfiction challenges can be a great way to boost your confidence and expose you to genres you've never tried before.

Enhance your fantasy novel with a magic system.

Are you feeling stuck in a creative rut? Looking for ways to unlock your creativity and get those ideas flowing? Read on to find some...