Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman Talk New Initiatives at The Rumpus

In May of 2025 literary icon Roxane Gay and renowned designer, Debbie Millman of Design Matters acquired the beloved publication The Rumpus. Since the acquisition, they've led the new visual and editorial direction with the aim [...]

November 2026: The Platform Issue

Elena Armas Talks Paranormal Romance, Platform Building and Publishing

Meghan Quinn Talks Writing a Holiday Novel and Getting Comfortable on Social Media as an Author

15+ Ways Authors Can Thrive on TikTok

5 Things That Did and Didn’t Work For Me on Social Media as an Author

15+ Instagram Content Ideas for Authors (that readers will ACTUALLY care about)

ICYMI: From Previous Issues

Natalie Baszile Talks 12-Year Publishing Gap, Filmmaking, and When a Book Idea Takes Hold

Publishing Success is Measured in Grit: From Slush Pile to Bestseller and Everything In Between

Emma Noyes: From Self-Publishing, to Major Trad Deals and a Return to Indie

What My Publishing Journey Taught Me About Defining Success

My Publishing Journey: From Postpartum Depression to a Book on Submission

I Was Told I Had Nothing to Say. I Built a Writing Career Anyway.

My Journey to Publication: Releasing Fear and Facing Rejection

J.A. Jance: 81, 61+ Novels and 40 Years In Publishing

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Writing

Learn from Literary Legends: 9 Must-Read Books on Writing

There's no doubt that learning new things is a valuable, admired skill. Even the most naturally gifted people strive to strengthen their knowledge. From general writing advice to thoughtful memoirs, this list of educational books written [...]

Are Books Bringing Us Back to the Theater?

From Novelist to Executive Producer: The Many Roles Authors Play in Adaptations

How to Give Your Characters Agency (Without Forcing the Plot)

How to Pitch a Feature to a Media Outlet in 2026

The State of Journalism in 2026

Journalism in the Age of AI: A Mini Playbook for Writers

From the Trenches: The Drafting Process that Took Me From 300 Rejections to 3 Offers of Representation

Writing

Learn from Literary Legends: 9 Must-Read Books on Writing

There's no doubt that learning new things is a valuable, admired skill. Even the most naturally gifted people strive to strengthen their knowledge. From general writing advice to thoughtful memoirs, this list of educational books written [...]

Reset over Resolution: How to Turn Last Years Misses Into Opportunities

A Soft Start for New Year: Gentle Progress vs. Hitting the Ground Running in 2026

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Editing

8 Signs You’ve Done Enough Editing

You tell yourself you're just going to fix one sentence. An hour later, you've rewritten an entire scene, questioned your opening paragraph, and somehow convinced yourself that your main character's name doesn't fit them anymore. Sound [...]

The Reverse Outline: Diagnosing Your Story’s Structure

When the Whole Page Turns Red: A Writer’s Guide to Reading Edits

The Read Deal on Working with a Developmental Editor

Editing: The Paradox of Enjoyment and Challenge

Common Editing Mistakes First-Time Authors Make

Taking Edits from Painful to Productive with Mindset

The Secret to Editing a Dual-Timeline Novel

My 7-Step Guide for Each Round of Solo Revisions

Editing Checklist for Nonfiction Writers

Marketing

15+ Ways Authors Can Thrive on TikTok

Approaching TikTok as an author is different from approaching other social media sites. TikTok is a powerful tool in promoting yourself, but it is also more casual and benefits from more diverse content. Here is a [...]

5 Things That Did and Didn’t Work For Me on Social Media as an Author

15+ Instagram Content Ideas for Authors (that readers will ACTUALLY care about)

How Can Fiction Writers Use Substack?

7 Reasons Why Authors Should Start a Podcast During NaPodPoMo

Jennifer Oko’s Multi-Generational Book Promotion for Just Emilia

How Indie Authors Can Master Book Promotion in the Digital Age

How Bookish Social Media Pages Benefit Readers and Authors

Marketing

15+ Ways Authors Can Thrive on TikTok

Approaching TikTok as an author is different from approaching other social media sites. TikTok is a powerful tool in promoting yourself, but it is also more casual and benefits from more diverse content. Here is a [...]