Productivity hacks for writers
As writers and authors, productivity is our lifeblood. Here are six productivity hacks for writers from a bestselling thriller author, Robin James, who has written more than 65 books.
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What goes into a good cozy mystery novel
What makes a great mystery novel? In this 2020 archived episode of First Draft Friday, three bestselling authors reveal the must-have ingredients. and the hard no’s of successful cozy mystery writing.
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Creating characters readers actually remember
Bestselling author Alessandra Torre spoke with author Greta Boris about the Enneagram personality typing system and how writers can use it to deepen their characters.
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How to write great dialogue in a novel
In this post we’ll talk about how to write great dialogue. The principles outlined below mostly apply to novel writing, but they also apply to screenplays, short stories and other forms of creative writing.
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What is a book premise? What your story is really about
How to identify the premise or core subject matter of a novel or story. A premise is what forms the basis of a plot.
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Ethics & AI in the fiction writing process
When authors use AI somewhere along the lines in the process of producing a book, watch out! In some quarters of the author community, the pitchforks come out. So my co-founder, Authors A.I. CEO Alessandra Torre, and I recently pitched the subject of AI and ethics to longtime friend, podcast host and author Kevin Tumlinson. […]
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Mind your language: Repetition, clichés and modifiers
For fiction authors, it’s a balancing act to decide how much repetition and how many cliches to use in your fiction writing.
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The AI adoption gap for authors
What new data reveals about authors’ attitudes about AI The debate over whether and when to use AI in creative writing isn’t going away anytime soon. Rather than lining up on one side or the other, it’s more productive to examine how authors’ habits are actually evolving—and now we have solid data to inform that […]
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Cyber Monday Author Deals Roundup 2025
Black Friday is back, and so are the incredible deals on the tools and resources that fuel your fiction. Whether you’re studying your craft, drafting, revising, publishing or creating your next masterpiece, these discounts will make your writing journey a little easier — and a lot more fun.
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A quick recap of today’s webinar with Alessandra Torre
Today’s webinar with Alessandra Torre was such a pleasure. We had a genuinely engaged group—lots of new names in the chat, thoughtful questions, and a great energy throughout the session.
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How to write more compelling characters
How can fiction authors write more complex, sophisticated characters? It all starts with conflict, says thriller author Andy Maslen.
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Why write fiction under a pen name?
There are many reasons for authors to use a pen name. Authors Ethan Cross and Lou Aronica discuss the pros and cons.
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