Setting your scene is an important aspect of bringing readers into your world. Here are seven ways to expertly establish setting.

How to write an effective main characters that will engage readers.

A guide for beginners to query literary agents and pursuing traditional publishing.

There is no key moment that says, “I’m done revising this book.” However, my trick is to ask this: “Am I making the book better or am I just making it different?”

Indie author Zachary Jeffries discusses writing for teens, the challenges of self-publishing Young Adult, and gives advice for aspiring indie authors.

Having trouble querying? Here are the different pitfalls querying authors fall into and how to avoid them.

A manuscript critique can give you an overview of your book’s plot, structure, characterization and world building issues.

Not only are you not behind, but you’re taking the path most traveled by. The average author in the United States is 42 years old with those over 40 making up 52% of the author population.

Learn about query letters, agent wishlists, where to find literary agents and more.

Learn where to find editors, how much you expect to pay for an editor, and choosing the right person to take on your book.

Madelyn Knecht is an editor and writer from Texas specializing in fantasy and science fiction for all age groups. She has written various novels as well as content for blogs, newspapers and magazines.