by Jaime Buckley

If you’re like me—constantly scribbling ideas on napkins, talking to imaginary friends (also known as your characters), and dreaming about big audiences hanging on your every word—I have a treat for you!

It’s called Substack.

…and it might just be the game changer you need.… Read the post

by Lisa Norman

Interactive storytelling is transforming the way readers engage with narratives. It's no longer just about following a story—it's about shaping it.

This emerging trend allows authors to connect more deeply with their audience. Every choice the reader makes—provided and limited by the author—can alter the course of the story, making their experience personal and immersive.… Read the post

by Janet Forbes

What is a fantasy race - and how is it different from a fantasy species?

A lot of worldbuilders get confused between these terms. Because even in our world, people are really complicated. And a lot of the language traditionally used to describe fantasy people is old, and steeped in problematic historical baggage.… Read the post

By Lisa Miller

While doing some fun reading this Summer, I was struck by the impact small setting elements can have on the character development of the story’s protagonist.

The Hidden Power of Small Setting Details

I’ve come to realize that the setting is so much more than the physical location and the time period in which a story is set.… Read the post

by Ossandra White

The life of a writer, or any creative, can be reclusive. It is often romanticized; that depiction of a lone wolf, master of craft, holed up in a room with a hoard of snacks, a notebook, and a pen.… Read the post