The lines separating genres in fiction writing can be hard to identify. Not everyone agrees where to draw them, and as trends in genre fiction evolve, they’re constantly changing anyway. What’s more, the cross-pollination of hallmarks and themes from different genres makes boxes and boundaries even trickier to establish. As …
One of the major challenges of being a freelance writer is learning how to manage your clients' expectations. There's nothing worse than an unhappy client, and as a freelancer there are a number of things you can do to avoid finding yourself in this situation. This article will delve into …
This guide includes everything you need to know about ARCs (Advance Reader Copies): what they are, where you can find them, and how to make your own. We've even got some tricks on how to connect with book reviewers. Have you ever booked tickets to an advance movie screening? Remember …
HAPPY RELEASE DAY to our own Founding Editor, Helen Scheuerer, whose debut novel Heart of Mist is out today! Heart of Mist is published by Writer's Edit's new fantasy fiction imprint, Talem Press. It's the first volume in The Oremere Chronicles, a YA fantasy trilogy of epic proportions. Here's a taste of what …
Most savvy web surfers of the last 5 years know of at least one or two subscription book box services, busily providing their niche markets with curated packages full of gifts related to the service they provide. The recent book subscription box craze is not only a great product for …
Plot holes. We all know what they are: inconsistencies or gaps that defy logic in stories. And we all know they're entirely undesirable when it comes to writing a good novel. Plot holes diminish the plausibility of a story and can have a huge effect on the way that story …
To be a successful freelance writer, you need more than just sound writing skills. Freelancing, after all, essentially involves running your own small business. You're not just doing your writing work; you're also managing all the other bits and pieces yourself – from invoices and payments to marketing and networking. …
Book bloggers are a huge part of today's online book community. Book blogging is an ever-growing phenomenon – there are more bloggers, and therefore more opportunities for authors, than ever before. As an author, working with book bloggers is a great way not only to get the word out there …
