How to Get the Most from Beta Readers
Tips to ensure you get the feedback you need By Megan Amato Sharing your work is scary—terrifying, in fact. However, the old adage about collaboration breeding innovation also holds true in writing. You may want to keep your book baby close to your chest, but sending them out into the world will help grow and…
How to Handle Rejection as a Writer
Advice to Soothe Self-doubt By Sheila Arellano As writers, we’ve all felt that crushing dread that leads us to doubt every word we’ve written. Rejection is present regardless of which stage of the writing process we are in. We can receive a rejection from a friend, an agent, a colleague or an editor, which is…
Your Book is Ready to Query… Now What?
A Guide to Starting the Traditional Query Process By: Mariah Prouse Your book is ready to query! Congratulations! Beta readers and critique partners have read through your manuscript. You can’t remember how many times you’ve read it, edited it, analyzed or agonized over the world building, characters arcs and all those little (or big) plot…
On Writing Unique Retellings
5 Tips to Help Your Retelling Stand Out By: Lindsay Fortin From reimagined myths to twisted fairy tales, retellings are a hot ticket item these days. Taking a story you love and turning it into something that’s uniquely your own can be daunting, especially if you’re worried that it might be overused, or just not…
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Storytelling resources for writers
Hi! We are a group of writers who have accumulated years of resources. Now we want to put all of what we have learned in one place in hopes to create a community for fellow aspiring authors!
Secret Writers Guild 