The Book Club podcast
The Book Club podcast does literature a little differently, as much about the authors and their time, unpacking the historical […]
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World Book and Copyright Day 2026
April 23 is World Book and Copyright Day 2026. when UNESCO celebrates the power of books as a bridge between
Are these Genre-Ready Covers?
Among the upcoming novel releases for April, are these genre-ready covers? Do they scream ‘fantasy? Do the thumbnails reach out
Perfect Your Process 2026
Daniel David Wallace’s Perfect Your Process 2026 summit begins Saturday, March 21st. Four days of expert presentations, practical workshops, and
ProWritingAid’s Not Fit for Fiction
The bad news is ProWritingAid’s not fit for fiction. This subjective review of ProWritingAid’s paid version covers the basic text
National Year of Reading 2026
Inspired or desperate: the UK declares a National Year of Reading 2026. Aiming to curtail a ‘reading crisis’ among children
National Authors Day Sat November 1
It’s National Authors Day Sat November 1. This annual event celebrates the contributions of authors and the art of writing.
Escape the Plot Forest 2025
Back for it’s sixth year, Escape the Plot Forest 2025 runs 18-22 October. Thirty-seven experts present more than twenty hours
Fantasy heroines who aren’t love-sick teenagers
Want to read some fantasy heroines who aren’t love-sick teenagers? Here are eight fantasy heroines who break the YA and
Worldshift Speculative Fiction Summit 2025
The Worldshift Speculative Fiction Summit 2025 is happening now, August 20-23.