Why the “grumpy x sunshine” trope will never die (and 5 books that perfect it)
You know the exact dynamic. One of them looks like they could kill you; the other is a golden retriever….
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What does an acquisitions editor look for in manuscripts?
To anyone sitting on a finished manuscript (first, well done), the traditional publishing industry feels like an exclusive club hidden…
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The ADHD writer’s guide to outlining a novel (without killing your creativity)
If you’ve ever tried to sit down with a three-act structure spreadsheet, or spent four hours trying to fill out…
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How to build an author platform on Instagram from absolute scratch!
The phrase “author platform” has a unique way of striking terror into the heart of anyone who has just spent…
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Self publishing vs traditional publishing in 2026: an honest comparison
Every author hits the fork in this road, and almost everyone googling it is wishing someone will just tell them…
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The enemies-to-lovers trope: why it works and how not to ruin it
There is one trop that rules the romantic fiction world, and that is the enemies to lovers trope. Nothing else…
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Books that changed how I think about storytelling
Okay, love bugs, today we’re getting deep. We talk a lot about books that make us kick our feet, or…
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The best books about writing according to published authors
When it comes to writing, the internet is flooded with advice. Seriously. There are hundreds of writing books out there,…
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10 fantasy books to read if you loved ACOTAR
We all remember who we were before we read ACOTAR, and who we became after Rhysand ruined our expectations of…
