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Discover what beta readers actually do, how to ask for specific feedback, and why they're an essential part of the writing process.

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Beta Readers and How to Work With Them

If you spend time in online writing communities, as most of us do, you will no doubt hear discussions about beta readers. You may have seen authors...

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Learn when to use this powerful literary device, how to craft one that enhances your story, and when to let your final chapter stand alone. Includes examples from bestselling novels across genres.

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What is an Epilogue—and Should You Write One?

You've written 80,000 words, crafted complex characters, and navigated the treacherous waters of plot and pacing. Your story has reached its natural...

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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with our comprehensive guide! Discover the history, impact, and community value of indie bookstores, plus how writers and readers can support these vital literary hubs beyond just one day a year.

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Guide to Independent Bookstore Day

There's a quiet rebellion taking place in storefronts across America, and it smells like paper, coffee, and possibility. While Amazon algorithms...

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BookTok isn't just changing how we discover books – it's revolutionizing the entire publishing industry.

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Everything You Want to Know About BookTok:

Listen up, bookworms and scrollers! If you've been wondering why everyone's suddenly obsessed with that romantasy book with the spicy scenes, or why...

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This collection of quotes about writing offers a kaleidoscope of perspectives from some of the most influential and insightful writers in literary history.

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Quotes about Writing

The art of writing has been a subject of reflection, admiration, and sometimes frustration for countless authors throughout history. From the...

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A woman peering over the top of a book in pop art style.

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Learn from Mistakes: Overlooking Banned Books in Writing

Making mistakes is an integral part of the writing journey. Each misstep presents an opportunity to learn and grow. A lot of writers make one crucial...

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how to read as a writer

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How to Read as a Writer

So, you've crafted your story, but it feels like something is amiss. The pacing in the middle might be off, or perhaps the climax isn't as impactful...

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Book on table, pop-art style

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Writing Creative Non-fiction from the Heart

At Hire a Writer, we have “Two Things Tuesday.” Every Tuesday, Joy comes up with a prompt that requires all of us to answer two things. I look...

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Life Beyond the Shitty First Draft: A Review of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

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Life Beyond the Shitty First Draft: A Review of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

"Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to...

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When Writing is Hard: A Review of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

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When Writing is Hard: A Review of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

When I was 19 years old, I was standing in the foyer of my grandmother’s house when my dad called me over. He patted the seat next to him on the...

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7 Books About Creative Writing Every Aspiring Writer Should Read

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7 Books About Creative Writing Every Aspiring Writer Should Read

They say the best writers are readers, and while there are endless learning opportunities to be gleaned from reading novels and poems, there’s no...

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