Blog 2026

by Erica Balfour Dread, whether by chance or by arcane design, is a poorly understood creature. Naturally, when we hear its name, we think of horror […]

by Jenny Kate If you’ve been around the author-marketing block a few times, you’ve probably noticed something: the rules keep changing. What worked five years […]

by Debra Hunt What is the source of our story themes? When I sat down to write Unlikely Hero, my goals were pretty simple: write […]

by Erica Balfour Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. Three stories walk into a bar . . .  Story 1: An astronaut gets […]

Ahoy, Mateys! I’ve always had a soft spot for Talk Like a Pirate Day—my crew and I celebrate with movie marathons, pirate snacks, and the […]

by Jeff Schmoyer Editor’s Note:  For this week’s Throwback Tuesday, we’re revisiting a 2023 post from Jeff Schmoyer that breaks down what it really means […]

by Merida Bass Hot take: Reading classical literature is a waste of time. Every writer has been encouraged to read the stuff. They are books […]

by Steven Anderson If I had known everything I needed to learn, I might not have ever started. What a marvelous advantage it is, being […]

By Mandy Houk In the spring of 2007, I attended my very first Pikes Peak Writers Conference, then held at the Colorado Springs Marriott. I’d […]

by Kim Olgren It’s Throwback Tuesday! This week, we’re spotlighting an archived gem from our current PPW President, Kim Olgren—a thoughtful guide to the benefits […]