Whether you’re writing a novel, memoir, screenplay, or nonfiction book, the right craft book can accelerate your growth faster than years of trial and error. Our editors at The Editorial Department have worked with traditionally published authors, debut writers, and career novelists for decades, and these are the writing books we return to again and again—for […]
[by Ross Browne]
If you’re a nonfiction author pursuing a traditional publishing deal, understanding what agents and editors truly look for in a book proposal is essential. The Authors Guild recently hosted a panel that offered more than the usual checklist of proposal components—it delivered actionable, real-world clarity on what […]
[by Charles Kingsley]
Many aspiring novelists, screenwriters, and business professionals have a powerful story idea inside of them. A clear insight. An ambitious chronicle. A narrative vision they want to share with the rest of the world. And yet, inevitably, so few of these individuals ever bring their […]
[by Ross Browne]
“Character driven” is a phrase one hears a lot in editing and publishing. In simple terms, it’s something we say when the experience of a book is shaped as much (or nearly as much) by the characters as by the story itself.
It’s generally a compliment and often thought […]
[by Marcia Ford]
Christians, and much of the population outside that demographic, realize that, as with any subgroup of society, believers have their own lexicon—a collection of words that convey specific religious concepts common to their everyday experiences, but words that are often misunderstood by those beyond the fold.
Take the term “born again.” […]
[by Ross Browne]
I’ve been editing novels for nearly 35 years now, and one thing that still fascinates me to no end is the art and craft of introducing (and cultivating quick engagement with) viewpoint characters when writing in the first person.
Like many readers, I enjoy first-person narratives because of […]
