ask the editor

Pitches, pages, and a farewell.

Ask the Editor #40

Jun 27, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

Writing critiques (and an announcement about Ask the Editor...)

Ask the Editor #39

Jun 13, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

How do I know my story starts in the right place?

Ask the Editor #38

May 30, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

How do I know if a hybrid publisher is legit or a scam?

Ask the Editor #37

May 13, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

Do you have to secure rights to quote songs in your novel?

Ask the Editor #36

May 2, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

Trusting readers to fill in the blanks

Ask the Editor #35

Apr 18, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

"Should I write to trends, or write the book of my heart?"

Ask the Editor #34

Apr 4, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

Writing flash fiction around a theme

Ask the Editor #33

Mar 21, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

How to (actually, literally) find time to write

Ask the Editor #32

Mar 7, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

What makes readers connect with a character from page 1?

Ask the Editor #31

Feb 21, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

Writing complex magical ideas for young readers

Ask the Editor #30

Feb 7, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

What's your character gonna DO about it?

Ask the Editor #29

Jan 24, 2025 • Michelle Schusterman

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