How can you create a character that readers can't forget? 👀 Abbie Emmons broke down characters in her webinar: The Psychology of Story: How to Write Characters That Readers Can’t Forget. Writing Mastery Academy members can watch the full webinar in their library!

How do you know if you have too many side characters? 🧑‍🤝‍🧑👯👫👭👬 Jessica Brody compiled a handy four-step process for putting your own side characters to the test. Learn more about side characters, and get weekly writing tips, in our newsletter! vist.ly/5djfx

Why do some characters stay with us long after we finish a book? Usually, it’s because they feel real. Here’s how to write relatable characters that readers connect with, root for, and remember. 👇 #WritingTips

Struggling to come up with new ideas for your novel? Jessica Brody offers a few suggestions to get your brain into storming mode! To get more ideas, check out our Blockbuster Ideas That Sell course inside the Writing Mastery Academy: vist.ly/5dexq #Brainstorm #WritingCommunity

Story structure isn’t the enemy of creativity, it’s the framework that helps great stories stand! Here’s how to use structure to strengthen your novel: vist.ly/5desm #WritingTips #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AspiringAuthor

Readers don’t need all the context upfront. They need a reason to keep reading. Here’s how to balance mystery and clarity: vist.ly/5da43 #WritingTips #Novelist #AmWriting #Fiction

The term "galley" has historical roots, but these pre-publication copies are still important to modern book publishing! Learn more on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5d6xt #Publishing #AuthorLife

Abbie Emmons' webinar is TOMORROW! Join her at 12pm PT, 3pm ET for The Psychology of Story: How to Write Characters That Readers Can’t Forget. Become a WMA member to join! vist.ly/5d67c

The golden rule of ebook formatting: ✅ Keep it simple. Complex layouts often break during conversion. Here’s how to avoid common mistakes: vist.ly/5c2kh #Publishing #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #WritingTips

You have the spark of an idea... but is it 80k words worth of an idea? Take our Story Idea Strength Test before you start! Download the full test for free: vist.ly/5c2h4 #StoryStrengthTest #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author

The climax answers the story’s big question. The falling action explores what that answer means. Learn how to make those consequences matter: vist.ly/5cwrs #WritingTips #WritingTipoftheDay

What are two common mistakes that make your characters feel flat and emotional distant? Heather Davis broke this down in her webinar! Learn more about Interiority and Emotionality in her webinar in the Writing Mastery Academy library. Become a member to get access! #WritingCommunity

Figurative language helps writers move beyond simple description and create experiences readers can see, hear, feel, and remember. Here’s a guide to what it is and how to use it effectively! 👇 #WritingTips

Trying to draft and revise at the same time? That might be why writing feels so exhausting. 😪 Drafting and revising are two completely different jobs—and they require two completely different mindsets. Subscribe to the free newsletter at vist.ly/5crw4.

Ever sit down to write or revise and feel that creeping anxiety that your notes and outline no longer match the story on the page? Discover why the most productive thing you do all week might be the day you don't add a single word. Join the Writing Mastery Academy to listen to the full episode!

Want readers to connect with your characters? Make them relatable! Learn more about crafting characters that feel real in our latest blog post: vist.ly/5cn6y #WritingTips #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #AspiringAuthor #Novelist

Do you need an author website? When in the writing process? And what needs to go on it? 🤔💻 Bethany Atazadeh breaks it down! Learn more about websites and self-publishing in her course: Secrets to Self-Publishing Success 📚 vist.ly/5cmrz #SelfPublishing #Publishing #WritingCommunity

💡 Supporting characters can illuminate your protagonist's arc! Learn more about crafting character arcs in our blog post: vist.ly/5cghb #WritingTips #AmWriting #Novelist #Fiction

One more week until Abbie Emmons' webinar inside the Writing Mastery Academy! Join her on Aug. 1, 3pm ET for The Psychology of Story: How to Write Characters That Readers Can’t Forget. Become a WMA member to join! vist.ly/5cgbd

One more day until our webinar: The Secret Power of Interiority and Emotionality with Heather Davis! 🌻 Join us on July 25th, 12pm PT/3pm ET! In this workshop, book coach Heather Davis teaches the craft secret behind every emotionally gripping novel. Learn more: vist.ly/5ce4i

In medias res isn’t just for action scenes! 🎬 You can start with emotion, tension, or even aftermath. Here’s how different types work: vist.ly/5cd6r #WritingTips

How do you know if your novel is good? Send it to a critique partner! 📖 Sign up for our Critique Partner Match-up Program inside the Writing Mastery Community. Match-ups are open! 🎯 vist.ly/5c9jx

Want more reviews on launch day? An effective ARC campaign can help build momentum before your book ever goes on sale. Here’s what authors need to know: vist.ly/5c8y9 #Publishing #WritingTips #Marketing #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity

How dark can a middle grade story be? Sam Cameron broke it down in her Office Hours last weekend! Writing Mastery Academy members can watch the full Office Hours in their library (if you're not a member, join us for monthly Office Hours and Webinars!).

Planning to self-publish your book? Before publishing: 📖 Order a print proof. 📱 Preview your ebook on multiple devices. You’ll catch problems you’d never notice while editing! More tips here: vist.ly/5c4y3 #WritingTips #SelfPublishing #PublishingTips #AuthorLife

Falling action is one of most overlooked parts of story structure. Here's where it belongs in a novel! 👇 #WritingTips #StoryStructure

Sometimes what looks like productivity is actually fear in disguise. If you've been reworking and reshuffling instead of moving forward, this is your reminder: The answers you're looking for may be on the other side of the next step. Get more writing tips at vist.ly/5bzck!

How do you write a book that's "high concept"? Jessica Brody boiled it down into four key ingredients! 🐟🌩️🎣✍️ To dive deeper into the ingredients, check out our Blockbuster Ideas That Sell course inside the Writing Mastery Academy. 🌶️ vist.ly/5butm

✍️ Figurative language helps writers move beyond simple description and create experiences readers can see, hear, feel, and remember! Learn more in our latest post on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5bu49 #WritingTips #AuthorLife #AmWriting #Novelist #Fiction

One week until our webinar: The Secret Power of Interiority and Emotionality with Heather Davis! 🌻 Join us on July 25th, 12pm PT/3pm ET! In this workshop, book coach Heather Davis teaches the craft secret behind every emotionally gripping novel. Learn more: vist.ly/5brcr