The Art of Writing, Publishing, and Taming Dragons
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editors’ Blog
What Makes a Redemption Arc Effective?
How to make the most of your villain-turned-hero.
4 Fantasy Settings that Aren’t Medieval Britain
Challenge yourself to think out of the box for your next fantasy story.
Seven Obstacles for Characters in Love
In a fictional romance, there needs to be something that keeps your lovestruck characters apart, and this is true for all genres.
3 Tropes to Avoid When Your Hero has a Disability
Here’s what not to do when your hero has a disability.
Three Ways to Avoid Vague Writing
To improve your writing, eliminate vague words.
4 Tropes to Avoid When Your Villain has a Disability
When your villain struggles with a medical condition, here are some tips on what to avoid and what to do instead.
How to Craft Characters with Disabilities
Contrary to popular practice, you do not need to write a book that entirely revolves around an illness or disability in order to include those…
How Medieval Settings Can Promote Gender Inequality
One of the default character types in this setting is the Warrior, which means that many protagonists are, by default, male.
7 Affordable Cover Artists for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
Acquiring professional, eye-catching cover art is a key step to publishing a book.
How to Avoid the “No Practice Needed” Trope
The protagonist gains a new skill, either in magic or combat, and is immediately an expert without any training. Sound familiar?
5 Red Flags to Avoid When Querying Small Publishers
If you don’t have an agent to vet your potential small publishers, here are five tips to save you some headaches—and heartaches—along the way.
7 Book Genre Trends We Predict for 2020
What sub-genres will capture the hearts of readers in the new year?
