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June 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
How a person speaks not only reflects their mindset and personality, but also their individual background and upbringing... A blog about how we speak: zenashapter.com/blog/how-our...

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June 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Author Insight: Why I Still Write Everything in Pencil

I still write all my plot lines in pencil.

Because novels change.

Characters change. Plots change. Even murderers and motives can change.

Pencil gives me permission to rethink, redraft and rub things out.

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October 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
From Teen Librarian Toolbox: An Unexpected Sequel in Unexpected Times
Author Jonathan Hill shares insights on creating a sequel during challenging times in a thoughtful guest post.
Full post: www.slj.com/KIM TBD
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April 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🧙‍♂️ Every character deserves a journey. 🌟 Crafting compelling character arcs can make or break a story. What's your favorite character transformation in literature? How do you breathe life into your characters? #CharacterArcs #WritingCraft #AuthorInsights
October 16, 2023 at 7:02 PM
📝 Planning vs. Free writing- the age-old debate! While creative processes differ, planning is my secret weapon. ✨ How about you? Do you meticulously plot your stories or let them flow organically? Share your approach! #WritingProcess #AuthorInsights #PlottingVsPantsing
October 9, 2023 at 7:22 PM
In our Author Insights short blog series, Emma Bartovsky discusses key benefits to publishing open access, including how you can enable wider collaboration.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
📚✨Celebrate #WorldBookDay with us by watching the recording of the Shadowers’ Choice Winners Webinar! 🏆 Featuring Dean Atta, Tia Fisher & Manjeet Mann!
🎥 Watch the full webinar now: carnegies.co.uk/carnegies-we...
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The Carnegies
Catch up on this inspiring Carnegies Webinar featuring Shadowers’ Choice Award-winning authors. This exclusive online event brings together celebrated writers Dean Atta, Manjeet Mann, and Tia Fisher,…
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March 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The Business Book ROI Study surveyed over 300 authors! Learn from their experiences and takeaways! #BookPlan2025 #AuthorInsights #Publishing #Author #Marketing #BookLaunch #ThoughtLeadership #Business #Leadership
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July 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Don't just focus on book sales! Learn how to maximize your book's ROI with our tips! #BookMarketing #ROI #BookPlan2025 #AuthorInsights #Publishing #Author #Marketing #BookLaunch #ThoughtLeadership #Business #Leadership
July 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
During the literary festival, Haruki Murakami discussed the surreal narrative of 'Kafka on the Shore'. The event was attended by numerous literary enthusiasts. #LiteraryDebate #BookDiscussion #AuthorInsights
April 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
✍️ Struggling with editing? I feel you! Editing might not be my fave part of writing, but it's where the magic happens. It's said to consume 80% of making a book! 😅 How do you tackle the editing process? Any tips to share? #WritersLife #EditingWoes #AuthorInsights
October 2, 2023 at 10:22 PM
Author Insight: My Writing System — Why I Stopped Using Notebooks

Many writers swear by notebooks. I tried them too.

But it didn't work for me.

So notebooks went out.

No folders. No notebooks.

So what next?

My bundles of paper...

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September 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Author Insight: My System of Writing – Part 1

Every writer finds their own.

There isn't one right system of writing a novel. Here I talk about why discovering your own way of working is so important — and why another writer's system may not work for you.

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September 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I love sharing #BehindtheScenes looks into how I create my books. Everyone creates differently and it's great to share the different processes!
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September 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM
It's Monday, so it must be author insights... Self-publishing tip: Research your audience, invest in professional cover and formatting, and embrace the marketing journey. Share your self-publishing tips with us! #SelfPublishing #AuthorInsights
November 6, 2023 at 9:10 PM
🌪️ Conflict drives the plot, they say! 💥 How do you inject tension and conflict into your stories? Any memorable conflicts from your favorite books? Share your thoughts! #ConflictInWriting #PlotTwists #AuthorInsights
October 23, 2023 at 5:07 PM
I love sharing #BehindtheScenes looks into how I create my books. Everyone creates differently and it's great to share the different processes!
#BehindTheBook #AuthorLife #WritingJourney #AuthorBehindTheScenes #WriterLife #BookCreation #InsideTheStory #AuthorInsights
September 10, 2023 at 12:33 PM
“My poetry had the same functional origin and the same formal configuration as teenage acne.” 😂 One of my first memorable novels was "The Name of the Rose."

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Umberto Eco, The Art of Fiction No. 197
“I suspect that there is no serious scholar who doesn’t like to watch television. I’m just the only one who confesses. ”
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March 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Just posted a deep dive into my new novel’s world—where small-town drama, amateur theatre, and hidden secrets collide. Explore the power struggles and human stories behind the mystery. #WritingLife #AmateurTheatre #MysteryNovel #AuthorInsights #booksky
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The Dark Drama Of Amateur Theatre
I’ve recently published my latest novel, titled Murder Most Dramatic, and I have to say, it is, I hope, a thrilling journey through the complexities...
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September 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM