What I learned about writing a novel from joining an accountability group: daily word counts, finishing my first draft, and finding my own process.

Should your novel be part of a series or a standalone story? Guest author Nancy Christie shares her journey—and what she’s learned—about making this important choice.

I’m an overwriter, and my writing process took me to 140,000 words in 10 weeks—way too long for my genre. Here’s what I learned.

What if the pre-drafting phase of the writing process could make or break your novel? Here’s how it turned mine into my strongest first draft yet.

Here are 10 free writing tools I’ve relied on while drafting and revising my novel—from organizing scenes to finding the perfect character name!

Read the fiction writing lessons I'm taking away from the hit show Squid Games 2 and learn how to elevate your craft!

Discover the journey from idea to full-blown story with author Jim Naremore, who's here to share his insights...

I'm revisiting a old fiction favorite, We the Animals, and taking away some new writing lessons that you can use in your stories.

Celebrate every win, big or small! Exciting news of two acceptances for upcoming short stories...

Feel compelled to check the status of your submissions to lit mags and journals? Me, too! Here's what's helping me...