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Your No-Tears Guide to Revising a Novel That Actually Works
You did it. You finished your draft. You cried a little. You celebrated a lot. And then…the dread hit. Because now you have to revise it....
Shana Vernon
Sep 243 min read


How to Stay Motivated When Writing Feels Like a Grind
When writing feels impossible You know that feeling when you want to write, but your brain is just like… nope? Maybe your draft is...
Shana Vernon
Sep 173 min read


How to Format Your Book for Amazon, IngramSpark, and More (Without Crying)
Formatting. The final boss. You finished your book. You revised your book. You even survived editing with only minor emotional damage....
Shana Vernon
Sep 114 min read


The Best Plot Structures for Writers (And How to Pick Yours)
Plotting vibes check Picking a plot structure feels a lot like picking a mood‑setting playlist. Everyone has a favorite, everyone swears...
Shana Vernon
Sep 44 min read


We Asked 100+ Authors About Their Writing Process — The Tea Is Piping Hot
What they hate, what they use, what they’ll pay for, and what they’re desperately dreaming of. Let’s get real for a second Writing is...
Shana Vernon
Aug 293 min read


How to Stop Juggling Ten Writing Tools and Actually Finish Your Book
Raise your hand if your writing process looks like this: An app like Notion or Plottr for plotting Another app for worldbuilding A...
Shana Vernon
Jun 82 min read


AI in Writing: It’s Already Here (And That’s Okay)
The Unavoidable Conversation Let’s be real—AI in writing is the hot topic right now. Some writers are curious , some are excited , and...
Shana Vernon
Mar 153 min read


Character Development and Motivation: How to Craft Compelling Arcs and Conflicts
You ever read a book and think, Why is this character even here? Like, what are they doing? What do they want ? Why are they just…...
Shana Vernon
Mar 104 min read


Plotting Basics: The 3-Act Structure – Your Ultimate Guide to a Smooth Storyline!
Plotting can sometimes feel like you’re wrestling with an octopus – limbs (or scenes!) flailing everywhere. But don’t worry; the 3-Act...
Shana Vernon
Nov 9, 20244 min read
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