What Happens to My Copyrights After I Die? by Kelley Way
What Happens to My Copyrights After I Die? explores estate planning options to preserve your books, copyrights, and literary legacy.
Category: Writing Tips
Practical writing tips for fiction writers at every stage — from first draft to published novel. Articles by Beth Barany and guest contributors on craft, story structure, editing, and the writing life.
How to Write an Unlikable Character That Readers Still Root For by Nick Bailey
How to Write an Unlikable Character That Readers Still Root For explores three techniques to create flawed yet compelling protagonists.
Brand Protection 101: The Legal Checklist Self-Published Authors Need by Kelley Way
Brand Protection 101: The Legal Checklist Self-Published Authors Need helps authors create, protect, and maintain a strong brand.
Rituals and Writing: How Magic Can Support Your Creative Practice by Bailey Lang
Rituals and Writing: How Magic Can Support Your Creative Practice explores how ritual can support focus, flow, and creativity.
Self-Publishing Copyright Checklist: What to Do After You Publish by Kelley Way
Self-Publishing Copyright Checklist: What to Do After You Publish covers registration, contracts, and monitoring for infringement.
Self-Publishing Copyright Checklist: What to Do Before You Publish by Kelley Way
Self-Publishing Copyright Checklist: What to Do Before You Publish shares essential steps to safeguard your intellectual property.
What Can A Writer Do With AI? by Kelley Way
What Can A Writer Do With AI? explores safe AI use for writers, including research, brainstorming, editing, and copyright risks.
Overcoming Creative Shame and Finishing Your First Draft by Bailey Lang
Overcoming Creative Shame and Finishing Your First Draft helps writers recognize shame, build confidence, and complete their manuscripts.
Who Owns the Copyright? What Happens When You Collaborate or Hire Out by Kelley Way
Who Owns the Copyright? What Happens When You Collaborate or Hire Out explains who owns copyright in collaborations and hired work.
Habit of Mind: Metacognition by Bailey Lang
Habit of Mind: Metacognition explores how writers reflect on thinking, build awareness, and improve writing habits and mindset.
HOW TO SPOT SCAMMERS AND AI “ARTISTS” IN YOUR BOOK ART SEARCH: Green Flags vs. Red Flags by Anna Leitensdorfer
How to Spot Scammers and AI “Artists”: Learn the red flags and green flags to safely find real artists for your book cover and illustrations.
Fun Values Check-In for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers
Fun Values Check-In for Sci-FI/Fantasy Writers – How To Write the Future podcast, epsiode 196 *** “ I care very much about your success and I really believe that our future is in our hands...
Can I Use This Picture? by Kelley Way
Can I Use This Picture? Learn how to safely use images online, from licenses and Creative Commons to free sites and public domain options.
How to “Write to Genre” and Gain Readers in 2026 by Savannah Cordova
How to “Write to Genre” and Gain Readers in 2026: Master tropes, honor genre promises, and attract loyal readers in a crowded market.
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