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Here’s a special collection of posts from the Writer’s Relief, Self-Publishing Relief, and Web Design Relief blogs. Whether you’re searching for writing advice, inspiration, writing submission tips, self-publishing insights, or author website ideas and strategies, you’ll find lots of great information and guidance for your publishing journey!

The Hugo Awards Winners For Your TBR List | Writer’s Relief

The Hugo Awards are the most prestigious awards for science-fiction writing, and the 2023 winners have been announced! According to TheHugoAwards.org, this year’s winners feature the novel Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. Other award winners include the novella...

The Scariest Animals In Fiction: Do Not Pet! | Writer’s Relief

The inventive monsters and creatures you meet in literature can be frightening—but what about dogs and cats? In this article Writers’ Relief found on LitHub.com, author Justin C. Key shows us that, in the right writer’s hands, any animal can become the source of...

Writing A Flashback Scene: Our 5 Best Tips | Writer’s Relief

Why is the protagonist acting like that? How did the sidekick suddenly realize the answer to the plot puzzle? The answer can be found in a flashback scene. Whether you want to show a character’s memories of a certain event or reveal the backstory of a character,...

The Collaboration Between Reader and Writer | Writer’s Relief

You may think you’re writing alone, but a successful story actively involves your reader. When you require something of your readers, your writing becomes a collaboration. Readers should be responsible for carrying some of the words and actions beyond the page and...

Take Your Story Idea From Nugget To Novel | Writer’s Relief

Maybe the fragment of a story idea came to you while driving, or you thought up the perfect plot twist as you stood in line at the grocery store. Or perhaps you wrote a great short story that features a premise you want to expand upon. How can you now turn your nugget...

Use A Decision Tree To Write Better Stories | Writer’s Relief

Navigating a new story idea can feel like following a blank map: You’re not sure how to get where you’re going—or even where to start. Does your character walk or drive to reach a destination? Should the protagonist face an obstacle head-on or ignore it? Will a...