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The Modern Author: How to Market Your Book in 2025
The Modern Author: How to Market Your Book in 2025
Jan 30, 2025
The most successful authors today are strategic marketers of their work. This might sound daunting,...
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Robin Hobb's Writing Advice: 3 Tips for Crafting Your Villian
Dec 19, 2024
Get insights from Robin Hobb, acclaimed author of The Realm of the Elderlings series, on how to write a villain. Click here to learn more about her process.
How to Write Compelling Characters: Insights from Robin Hobb, Brian McClellan, and Fonda Lee
How to Write Compelling Characters: Insights from Robin Hobb, Brian McClellan, and Fonda Lee
Dec 07, 2024
Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 is shaping up to be my favorite year yet. The sheer amount...
The Languages of the Cosmere
The Languages of the Cosmere
Dec 06, 2024
Welcome back to our coverage of Dragonsteel Nexus 2024! Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure...
Mages with Muskets: A Conversation with Brian McClellan
Mages with Muskets: A Conversation with Brian McClellan
Nov 22, 2024
Brian McClellan is the acclaimed author of the Powder Mage series and the Glass Immortals...
Six Tips for Successful Collaboration
Six Tips for Successful Collaboration
Nov 14, 2024
Janci Patterson, Brandon Sanderson's frequent collaborator on the Skyward series, shares her top tips for successful partnerships.