When Stories Collide with Scandals: Neil Gaiman and the Reader’s Dilemma
In light of recent allegations against Neil Gaiman, I find myself grappling with the complex relationship between an author’s personal conduct and their creative work.
Tracy Cooper-Posey
Dash It All! A Writer’s Guide to Em-Dashes, En-Dashes, and Manuscript Dashes
Not all dashes are created equal, and if you’re preparing a manuscript for publication, it’s important to know your en-dashes from your em-dashes, and why the dash you use in your manuscript may not be the one that shows up in your final book.
Inspiration for Indie Writers: 20 Quotes to Keep You Writing (Even When It’s Hard)
20 inspiring writing quotes.
Other Places to Find Good Books: Wattpad
From SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey: This is Part Eleven and the final post of a series: Part 1: Kobo Part
The Power of Reader Communities: How Goodreads Choice Awards Influence Romance Literature
Let’s talk about something we all know and love: the romance reader community. If you’ve ever swooned over a hero or squealed over a perfectly written grand gesture, chances are you’ve shared that excitement somewhere—with friends, book clubs, or, more likely these days, online. And one of the biggest platforms for romance fans to connect is Goodreads. It’s where we track our endless TBRs, leave reviews, and, every year, collectively lose our minds over the Goodreads Choice Awards.
Writing Through Disfluency
Writing is hard. Some days, it’s staring at a blank page until your soul starts to shrivel. Other days, it’s forcing words onto the page that feel as clunky as a toddler’s first steps. This difficulty, though, isn’t a bug in the system—it’s a feature. What you’re experiencing is disfluency, the grinding friction that comes when creativity refuses to flow like a perfect algorithm. But here’s the kicker: disfluency isn’t just a hurdle to clear; it’s the point of the creative process.
Why Don’t Romance Cover Characters Look Like Their Descriptions in the Book?
From SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey: If you’ve ever picked up a romance novel and thought, “Wait, that’s supposed to be
Writers’ Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers
For over two decades, Writers’ Digest has celebrated the best resources available to writers with its 101 Best Websites for Writers award. This annual list highlights exceptional websites that support writers on their creative journey, whether they’re looking to improve their craft, market their work, or navigate the complexities of indie publishing.
Why Indie Authors Need Downtime (And How to Actually Get It)
As an indie author, you’re not just a writer. You’re a marketing department, an editor, a publisher, a social media manager, and possibly the person who has to remember to water the plants. All this juggling means burnout is more than a risk—it’s almost a guarantee if you’re not actively carving out downtime. And yet, downtime isn’t laziness or time wasted. It’s the fuel that keeps the creative engine running and prevents that ugly beast called burnout from knocking on your door.
How Indie Authors Can Create Their Own Luck
From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: We’ve all heard that success in writing is partly a matter of luck. And