One of my favorite world building tips comes from Victoria Schwab. In her “On Worldbuilding” video she says that as an author, we are only
Author: Dana Nuenighoff
Though my degree is in marine science and I am a biology teacher, I've been passionate about writing since I was in grade school and do so whenever I get the chance.
World Building: The World Itself
Fantasy is one of my favorite genres. I love to escape our world for a moment and believe in the fantastical. However, my belief is
Conferences You Must Attend
As writers, we’re always looking for ways to better our craft. No one, no matter how successful, knows everything. One of the great things about
Finding the Time to Write
Unless you are one of the lucky few who have made writing their full time job, you either spend all day at work or all
The Anti Hero Age
As Halloween approaches, scary stories fill the air. It’s the time of year when villains and monsters take the stage. In the publishing industry, anti
Finding Your Voice
To write a good book, you need a killer plot with no plot holes, a vivid setting, and characters that stay with the reader long
Interview with Pitch América Creator: Laura Pohl
There are multiple ways to make sure editors and agents see your manuscript, from cold querying to pitching online and in person to contests. The
Why You Should Enter #PitchWars
Do you have a complete Young Adult or Middle Grade Manuscript? Are you still stuck on edits? Do you need a hand to get you
A Guide to the Writing World
Like every industry, the publishing industry has a set of rules. Rules which both publishers and agents expect authors to follow. Many amazingly written manuscripts
Setting Aside Fear
Rejection is a common occurrence in the writing world. It comes at all stages of the game. Sometimes those rejections can weigh you down to
When To Put Down Your Manuscript
This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators New England regional conference (NESCBWI) While there, I
The Pros and Cons of Pitch Contests
One of the great things about social media is the many writing communities that have formed. Through Twitter, many established authors have selflessly taken time
Want to Know Your Characters? Try a Character Sketch.
One of the hardest aspects of writing a novel, a good novel, is creating characters that are relatable. Whether you’re writing a 300 word picture
So You Didn’t Win #NaNoWriMo
With end of November last week, many people in the writing community struggled with finishing their 50K word goal for NaNoWriMo. If you were one
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