Author Spotlight: Lis McDermott on writing, mentoring, and making a book better.

In this author interview, Lis McDermott discusses her writing process, character development, and experience as an indie author. We also look at mentoring, editing, and how effective author–editor collaboration strengthens a manuscript.

Author Spotlight: the creative life of Angela M. Joyce

Discover the creative world of author Angela M. Joyce, as she shares her journey from business librarian to novelist. In this author spotlight, Angela discusses her debut novel The Rydle Year, the inspiration behind her storytelling, and her wider creative life.

Author Spotlight: Patricia Greasby on history, storytelling, and self-publishing.

This week, the Author Spotlight is on Patricia Greasby as she shares insights into writing historical fiction, navigating the self-publishing process, and bringing her latest novel to life.

What a first draft can teach you that a published book can’t. (A writing coaching win!)

Discover how using an unedited manuscript in a writing coaching session helped a client spot craft techniques and grow as a fantasy writer.

Hitting the research sweet spot: Bernard Cornwell’s advice on avoiding info-dumping.

Learn how to balance research and storytelling in your fiction. Discover tips to avoid info-dumping and keep your readers engaged, no matter your genre.