Writing My Debut Novel Honestly by Holly Trost
I wrote my first book as I finally came to understand who I was. Many writers wait for the “perfect time” to begin something new, but that moment never came
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Writing is a Ten Hat Task by Emma Cameron
Writers need many skills If you read or write, have you ever pondered how many hats the creator of a text must wear? Whether it’s a work of fiction or
Growing with a Story: What I Learned in My Journey of Writing One Book for Nearly 20 Years By B.R. Kang
I started writing Caput Mundi: the Head of the World in 2007, which will be out in 2026. That’s 19 years—it’s a very long time to stay with one story!
7 Movie Endings We’re Still Arguing About By Ash of Mr. Book Review
Some movies end, and you’re like, “Yep, That’s what i expected.” And then there are the other ones. The endings that leave you just looking at the screen, googling for
When Chaos Inspires Creativity by Hina Nauman
A messy beginning I never intended to write a book. Like many mothers, my day was packed with school runs, snack battles, laundry mountains, and endless noise. As a mom
Why I Sent My Heroine to Hell And Why She Didn’t Wait for a Savior by Vanessa Smith, author of Fate’s Last Melody
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear burned-through flats When I first sat down to write Fate’s Last Melody, I didn’t plan to send my heroine to Hell. I just knew I
Halloween Books all Year Long! By Kristin Blakely, PhD
Why Halloween Books Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf throughout the year Costumes in the spring One day in May, some years ago – my youngest son (2 ½ at
From Actor to Author by Jane Lambert
As one door closes… In my forties life took an unexpected and unwelcome turn. Still grieving the loss of my mum, I then discovered my husband had been having an
Child’s Play: Writing a Novel with Your Kid by Jessica Stilling
It was my then ten-year-old son who had the idea, it might be better to say the dream, to write what became the novel Posie Parker and the Bulldog Bully
Psychic Sisters from the Planet Leshma: The Friendship that Inspired Fires Burning Underground by Nancy McCabe
Instant best friend The first day of junior high, in the midst of so much newness and uncertainty, I found an instant best friend. Marissa and I lived on the
Writing and Creating Children’s Books About History by Adam Morris with Victoria Williamson
In this latest interview, avid readers can catch up with Victoria Williamson. An author and former primary school teacher, she writes books for a range of publishers, including a recent
The Alphabet of Me: A Journey of Self-Belief, Family, and Purpose By Desiree Dusablon
From self-doubt to storytelling I never imagined I’d be here—writing, sharing my story, and inspiring others. If you had asked me years ago, I would have said English was my
How Research Improves My Stories by C. Behrens
Avoiding Writing! When I started my creative writing journey, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It began during my college years when I was trying to
YA and MG Book Recommendations for 10 Fantasy Genres By S. Labrecque
Author S. Labrecque shares 10 YA and MG book recommendations for 10 fantasy genres.
How My Life Shaped Luna’s Saga by ACWstories
“Writing is not just putting words on a page—it’s an intimate confrontation with one’s deepest fears and the quiet, relentless pursuit of light. Through the dark corners of my