by Cole Salao
Winning a book award feels amazing. It validates your hard work and is concrete evidence of your skills. But they can be much more than brownie points. Book awards can be powerful marketing tools. Read on to learn how to use them to boost awareness and sales for your...
by Cole Salao
Some of the best stories aren’t told in order. They jump between timelines, show the end before the beginning, or blend memory and present like a dream. This is called non-linear storytelling, where writers break the rules and where stories don’t follow neat...
by Cole Salao
Some characters charm you. Others? Not so much. And yet, you still keep reading. Unlikable characters often leave the strongest impression on readers and viewers. They lie, cheat, yell, and mess up in the worst ways. But they do it in a way that grabs your attention....
by Cole Salao
Ever scrolled through social media and felt that familiar dread? All these people are leading the life you want. Suddenly, your own progress feels small. That sinking feeling in your gut? That’s FOMO—the Fear of Missing Out. It’s that nagging worry that everyone...
by Cole Salao
Sometimes, writing can feel like mental torture. And oftentimes, writers try to brute-force their way through a wall. But hear me out: You need to take care of yourself if you want to write well. Creativity rarely returns if you force it to. So, if you’re...
