I think most writers have experienced a lightning bolt of inspiration out of the blue. It’s a flash of a character’s face, or…
Instagram for Writers: 5 Simple Tips
If you’re a writer and you’re not using Instagram, then you are putting yourself at a serious disadvantage. The number of Instagram users…
Save the Date: Instagram for Writers with Racquel Henry
If you’re a writer and you’re not using Instagram, you’re missing out on reaching a diverse group of readers and you’re missing out…
How to Level Up Your Mockups Without Photoshop
On average, a customer—your reader—needs to see your book more than seven times before taking the leap to make a purchase. But if…
Three Takeaways from Our Conversation with Pamela N. Harris and Kim Johnson
This past Sunday, we were honored to host a conversation with Pamela N. Harris and Kim Johnson in celebration of their recent releases—This…
How to Create a Bio Link Site with Google Sites
So many profiles, so little time. And most social media platforms only give you one spot for a link on those profiles. How…
Why You Should Press Pause on Your Writing Project
A book is simply the container of an idea—like a bottle; what is inside the book is what matters. Angela Carter When we…
A Straightforward Guide to Aligning Your Writing Year With the Seasons
A version of this blog post originally appeared on FuentesPens.Ink. In November of 2022, something magical happened. I “won” National Novel Writing Month by writing…
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Fiction Writers
A lot of digital ink has been spilled in regards to whether, why or why not, and how artificial intelligence fits into our…