Authors and Social Media: Friends or Foe?

Authors get a lot of mixed advice when it comes to social media. Let’s talk about different author approaches and … More

Down the Rabbit Hole: The Appeal of Portal Fantasy

Portal fantasy has always been popular. From tales of fairy circles to Narnia, we’ve always enjoyed watching people from familiar … More

In the Background: Class in YA Fiction

In the real world, the social class we come from can have far-reaching consequences into our lives: from the jobs … More

Challenges and Anecdotes From Acquiring Editors

Whether you’re looking to break into the editing field, or just learn more about the so-called gatekeepers of the traditional … More

Building An Online Community

The internet can be a cesspool that promotes the worst of humanity. But? It can also bring people together. Depending … More

What The Writer Needs To Know: The Brain and The Body

Writers do their best to bring life and authenticity to the full range of human conditions. Sadly, however, writers are mere mortals and can fall into some trope-tastic misunderstandings and assumptions.

It’s time to set the record straight.

YA Futures

YA is big and has been since the late 90s. But the future today doesn’t look like it did even 10 or 20 years ago. What does YA science fiction look like today?

Here are 3 things they AREN’T looking for.

And 10 that they are.

Booktube: The World of YouTube Book Discussions

If you’re interested in book reviews, book suggestions, and book analysis — in video format, BOOKTUBE has you covered.

What is #booktube? you ask.

I’ve got notes from the experts!

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How To Tell Science From Pseudoscience

Throughout time, there has always been a struggle between science and pseudoscience. Even as we’ve learned more, done better, some … More