Tired of staring at your screen for hours? Discover the art of dictation with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, who wrote 10 of her 18 books solely by dictation! Dictation isn't just about speed—it's a game-changer for your health, writing style, time management, and speaking skills. Read

Government is more than stuffy bureaucrats in far-off places. 👑 The way societies organise themselves impacts a fantasy world from top to bottom. How does the government operate in the areas your characters are from? Do they have much interaction with the institutions? How do

Ready to write the next YA bestseller? Check out Sue H. Cunningham's 12 tips for writing compelling young adult fiction. Dive into what defines YA, learn how to hook your readers, and get insider advice on everything from character development to pacing. Check out the link in the

It’s hard. You probably won’t make any money. Your heart will be stabbed with a thousand tiny rejections. Check out our blog post on why you should probably give up writing that novel. (Just make sure you read to the end!) Link in comments. 👇

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! As wordsmiths, we know that writing can be joyous and fulfilling, but can also be lonely and full of mental and emotional challenges. Here’s four tips on maintaining your mental health as a writer from author and Novel Factory founder, Katja