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  1. Five Science Fiction Books That Shaped My Writing

    Every writer can point to a handful of books that permanently changed the way they think about storytelling. Sometimes it’s because of unforgettable characters or immersive world building. Other times it’s the ideas behind those stories that linger, especially when they continue to feel relevant decades later. Looking back at the novels that shaped your own writing can reveal as much about your creative voice as any writing course ever could. This week, Ginger revisits the five science fiction novels that had the greatest impact on his own journey as a writer. Through each one, he explores not only why the story has endured, but also the fascinating history behind its creation and the ideas that have stayed with him ever since. His…
    hiddengemsbooks.com/five-scien

    #ForAuthors #WritingCraft #influence #influentialbooks #selfpublishing

  2. Five Science Fiction Books That Shaped My Writing

    Every writer can point to a handful of books that permanently changed the way they think about storytelling. Sometimes it’s because of unforgettable characters or immersive world building. Other times it’s the ideas behind those stories that linger, especially when they continue to feel relevant decades later. Looking back at the novels that shaped your own writing can reveal as much about your creative voice as any writing course ever could. This week, Ginger revisits the five science fiction novels that had the greatest impact on his own journey as a writer. Through each one, he explores not only why the story has endured, but also the fascinating history behind its creation and the ideas that have stayed with him ever since. His…
    hiddengemsbooks.com/five-scien

    #ForAuthors #WritingCraft #influence #influentialbooks #selfpublishing

  3. Five Science Fiction Books That Shaped My Writing

    Every writer can point to a handful of books that permanently changed the way they think about storytelling. Sometimes it’s because of unforgettable characters or immersive world building. Other times it’s the ideas behind those stories that linger, especially when they continue to feel relevant decades later. Looking back at the novels that shaped your own writing can reveal as much about your creative voice as any writing course ever could. This week, Ginger revisits the five science fiction novels that had the greatest impact on his own journey as a writer. Through each one, he explores not only why the story has endured, but also the fascinating history behind its creation and the ideas that have stayed with him ever since. His…
    hiddengemsbooks.com/five-scien

    #ForAuthors #WritingCraft #influence #influentialbooks #selfpublishing

  4. Five Science Fiction Books That Shaped My Writing

    Every writer can point to a handful of books that permanently changed the way they think about storytelling. Sometimes it’s because of unforgettable characters or immersive world building. Other times it’s the ideas behind those stories that linger, especially when they continue to feel relevant decades later. Looking back at the novels that shaped your own writing can reveal as much about your creative voice as any writing course ever could. This week, Ginger revisits the five science fiction novels that had the greatest impact on his own journey as a writer. Through each one, he explores not only why the story has endured, but also the fascinating history behind its creation and the ideas that have stayed with him ever since. His…
    hiddengemsbooks.com/five-scien

    #ForAuthors #WritingCraft #influence #influentialbooks #selfpublishing

  5. 4 Tips for Successfully Writing Picture Books

    Did you know I cut my teeth writing picture books? Well, technically, my first attempt was a chapter book. I didn’t bother doing any research; as a first grade teacher, I’d read hundreds of them to my students, so how hard could it be? Hard enough that I soon switched to picture books, because I’d...
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    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Characters #MGAndKidlit #Pacing #WritingCraft

  6. 4 Tips for Successfully Writing Picture Books

    Did you know I cut my teeth writing picture books? Well, technically, my first attempt was a chapter book. I didn’t bother doing any research; as a first grade teacher, I’d read hundreds of them to my students, so how hard could it be? Hard enough that I soon switched to picture books, because I’d...
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    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Characters #MGAndKidlit #Pacing #WritingCraft

  7. 4 Tips for Successfully Writing Picture Books

    Did you know I cut my teeth writing picture books? Well, technically, my first attempt was a chapter book. I didn’t bother doing any research; as a first grade teacher, I’d read hundreds of them to my students, so how hard could it be? Hard enough that I soon switched to picture books, because I’d...
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    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Characters #MGAndKidlit #Pacing #WritingCraft

  8. 4 Tips for Successfully Writing Picture Books

    Did you know I cut my teeth writing picture books? Well, technically, my first attempt was a chapter book. I didn’t bother doing any research; as a first grade teacher, I’d read hundreds of them to my students, so how hard could it be? Hard enough that I soon switched to picture books, because I’d...
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    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Characters #MGAndKidlit #Pacing #WritingCraft

  9. Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices

    A surprising number of first novels land on my desk as an editor that are written in omniscient point of view. I say surprising because I find it by far the most complicated POV to get right—and it has largely fallen out of favor. Contemporary readers tend to crave a more direct and immersive experience...
    The post Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons

  10. Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices

    A surprising number of first novels land on my desk as an editor that are written in omniscient point of view. I say surprising because I find it by far the most complicated POV to get right—and it has largely fallen out of favor. Contemporary readers tend to crave a more direct and immersive experience...
    The post Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons

  11. Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices

    A surprising number of first novels land on my desk as an editor that are written in omniscient point of view. I say surprising because I find it by far the most complicated POV to get right—and it has largely fallen out of favor. Contemporary readers tend to crave a more direct and immersive experience...
    The post Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons

  12. Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices

    A surprising number of first novels land on my desk as an editor that are written in omniscient point of view. I say surprising because I find it by far the most complicated POV to get right—and it has largely fallen out of favor. Contemporary readers tend to crave a more direct and immersive experience...
    The post Omniscient POV: Pitfalls and Best Practices appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons

  13. Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide

    Have you ever read a story where a phobia is a plot device for why a character can’t do something (say, travel by boat), or conveys comedic irony (a building architect terrified of elevators)? I’m guessing you have. Like many conditions involving mental health, phobias aren’t always portrayed correctly. When someone has a phobia, it...
    The post Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Characters #Fear #FearThesaurus #WritingCraft #WritingHelp

  14. Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide

    Have you ever read a story where a phobia is a plot device for why a character can’t do something (say, travel by boat), or conveys comedic irony (a building architect terrified of elevators)? I’m guessing you have. Like many conditions involving mental health, phobias aren’t always portrayed correctly. When someone has a phobia, it...
    The post Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Characters #Fear #FearThesaurus #WritingCraft #WritingHelp

  15. Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide

    Have you ever read a story where a phobia is a plot device for why a character can’t do something (say, travel by boat), or conveys comedic irony (a building architect terrified of elevators)? I’m guessing you have. Like many conditions involving mental health, phobias aren’t always portrayed correctly. When someone has a phobia, it...
    The post Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Characters #Fear #FearThesaurus #WritingCraft #WritingHelp

  16. Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide

    Have you ever read a story where a phobia is a plot device for why a character can’t do something (say, travel by boat), or conveys comedic irony (a building architect terrified of elevators)? I’m guessing you have. Like many conditions involving mental health, phobias aren’t always portrayed correctly. When someone has a phobia, it...
    The post Last Chance to Grab the Phobias & Triggers Mini Guide appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Characters #Fear #FearThesaurus #WritingCraft #WritingHelp

  17. The Secret Power of Nostalgia in Fiction

    Not all stories exist simply to entertain us. Some of the best do much more, transporting us back to moments we thought we’d left behind. Whether that’s the wonder of childhood, the excitement of discovering a favorite book for the first time, or the feeling of experiencing something unforgettable, evoking nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional tools available to any writer, yet few authors consciously harness its full potential. This week, Ginger explores why nostalgia resonates so deeply with readers and, more importantly, how authors can weave that same emotional connection into their own fiction. By understanding what readers are really longing to revisit, you can create entirely new stories that don’t just entertain in the moment, but…
    hiddengemsbooks.com/power-of-n

    #ForAuthors #WritingCraft #connectingwithreaders #hookingreaders #selfpublishing

  18. The Secret Power of Nostalgia in Fiction

    Not all stories exist simply to entertain us. Some of the best do much more, transporting us back to moments we thought we’d left behind. Whether that’s the wonder of childhood, the excitement of discovering a favorite book for the first time, or the feeling of experiencing something unforgettable, evoking nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional tools available to any writer, yet few authors consciously harness its full potential. This week, Ginger explores why nostalgia resonates so deeply with readers and, more importantly, how authors can weave that same emotional connection into their own fiction. By understanding what readers are really longing to revisit, you can create entirely new stories that don’t just entertain in the moment, but…
    hiddengemsbooks.com/power-of-n

    #ForAuthors #WritingCraft #connectingwithreaders #hookingreaders #selfpublishing

  19. The Secret Power of Nostalgia in Fiction

    Not all stories exist simply to entertain us. Some of the best do much more, transporting us back to moments we thought we’d left behind. Whether that’s the wonder of childhood, the excitement of discovering a favorite book for the first time, or the feeling of experiencing something unforgettable, evoking nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional tools available to any writer, yet few authors consciously harness its full potential. This week, Ginger explores why nostalgia resonates so deeply with readers and, more importantly, how authors can weave that same emotional connection into their own fiction. By understanding what readers are really longing to revisit, you can create entirely new stories that don’t just entertain in the moment, but…
    hiddengemsbooks.com/power-of-n

    #ForAuthors #WritingCraft #connectingwithreaders #hookingreaders #selfpublishing

  20. The Secret Power of Nostalgia in Fiction

    Not all stories exist simply to entertain us. Some of the best do much more, transporting us back to moments we thought we’d left behind. Whether that’s the wonder of childhood, the excitement of discovering a favorite book for the first time, or the feeling of experiencing something unforgettable, evoking nostalgia is one of the most powerful emotional tools available to any writer, yet few authors consciously harness its full potential. This week, Ginger explores why nostalgia resonates so deeply with readers and, more importantly, how authors can weave that same emotional connection into their own fiction. By understanding what readers are really longing to revisit, you can create entirely new stories that don’t just entertain in the moment, but…
    hiddengemsbooks.com/power-of-n

    #ForAuthors #WritingCraft #connectingwithreaders #hookingreaders #selfpublishing

  21. Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do

    Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
    The post Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons

  22. Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do

    Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
    The post Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons

  23. Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do

    Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
    The post Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons

  24. Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do

    Fantasy is my first love, full stop. You need to know this, because otherwise you might think I sound a bit cranky. Many elements are in play in a well-written fantasy novel, but I’m going to focus on some potent DO-NOTs (the potentially cranky-sounding part). But trust me—avoiding the following pitfalls will strengthen your fantasy...
    The post Writing Fantasy: What Not To Do appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Fantasy #ResidentWritingCoach #Worldbuilding #WritingCraft #WritingLessons

  25. Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings

    In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
    The post Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Endings #ReaderInterest #Symbolism #Theme #WritingCraft

  26. Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings

    In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
    The post Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Endings #ReaderInterest #Symbolism #Theme #WritingCraft

  27. Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings

    In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
    The post Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Endings #ReaderInterest #Symbolism #Theme #WritingCraft

  28. Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings

    In my last post, I discussed why chapter endings can be tricky (because they provide a natural stopping point for readers) and how to counteract that. By using a variety of endings—cliffhangers, something unexpected, a goodbye, comforting closure—you can end a chapter in a way that sustains momentum and encourages readers to keep reading. But...
    The post Use Literary Devices to Propel Readers Past Chapter Endings appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Endings #ReaderInterest #Symbolism #Theme #WritingCraft

  29. Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools

    Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
    The post Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp

  30. Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools

    Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
    The post Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp

  31. Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools

    Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
    The post Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp

  32. Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools

    Standard Manuscript Format for Writers Last month, I shared my tips for How to Use Scrivener (Without Anxiety). But as I mentioned in that post, the industry standard for publishing is Microsoft Word. So if you just can’t get on board with Scrivener, I’m back with some tips for some of the other common word-processing...
    The post Making the Most of Your Word Processing Tools appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #ToolsandResources #WritingCraft #WritingHelp

  33. When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).

    #writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers

  34. When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).

    #writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers

  35. When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).

    #writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers

  36. When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).

    #writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers

  37. When I post anywhere about writing process these days, I get disingenuous comments from all these bots and grifters trying to sell me editing, book design, marketing and other (probably scam) publishing services. They should be banished to whatever rotten hole on the internet they crawled out of and sealed away till the end of time. (Just watch them comment on this post. I wouldn't put it past them).

    #writing #writingcraft #writingcommunity #bots #grifters #fake #publishing #hustlers

  38. How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices

    Your character’s voice is the reader’s guide through your story. Readers hear your character in their head before they see them in their mind’s eye. A well-developed character voice stays with the reader long after they finish your book. When the voices aren’t unique, you’ll know… The Six Ingredients of Character Voice When character voices...
    The post How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Backstory #Characters #GuestPost #Voice #WritingCraft

  39. How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices

    Your character’s voice is the reader’s guide through your story. Readers hear your character in their head before they see them in their mind’s eye. A well-developed character voice stays with the reader long after they finish your book. When the voices aren’t unique, you’ll know… The Six Ingredients of Character Voice When character voices...
    The post How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Backstory #Characters #GuestPost #Voice #WritingCraft

  40. How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices

    Your character’s voice is the reader’s guide through your story. Readers hear your character in their head before they see them in their mind’s eye. A well-developed character voice stays with the reader long after they finish your book. When the voices aren’t unique, you’ll know… The Six Ingredients of Character Voice When character voices...
    The post How to Write Unique, Memorable Character Voices appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
    writershelpingwriters.net/2026

    #Backstory #Characters #GuestPost #Voice #WritingCraft