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The Weight Behind the Words

By Evan Swensen| 07/01/2025
  “You don’t write because you want to say something; you write because you have something to say.” When F. Scott Fitzgerald said those words, he wasn’t offering a platitude. … 0 More

No One Believes a World They Can’t Smell

By Evan Swensen| 06/27/2025
  Writers ask how to create a believable and immersive world, especially those working in fantasy or science fiction. They bring up politics, language, topography, and even lunar cycles. Some … 0 More

What I Learned From One Last Cast

By Evan Swensen| 06/20/2025
  Writers wonder how to define their voice and build a lasting author brand. They want to know how to be remembered, not just noticed. In my case, the answer … 0 More

Books from a Vending Machine

By Evan Swensen| 06/18/2025
  Some trivia is too good to keep to yourself. It’s the kind you carry around in your back pocket—not because it’ll win you a prize, but because it reminds …

The Royalty That Never Came

By Evan Swensen| 06/13/2025
  A friend once asked how to choose the right publisher. She had options—several, in fact. But she felt uncertain, unsure what separated a solid publishing partner from a mirage … 0 More

1.2 Million Words Later

By Evan Swensen| 06/12/2025
Fun Trivia for Curious Readers Who Love Books The Longest Novel Ever Written Was Meant to Be Read Like a Diary You probably didn’t wake up this morning thinking, “I …

The Candle and the Mirror

By Evan Swensen| 06/09/2025
Edith Wharton’s quote, “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it,” captures the essence of influence and kindness in two distinct … 1 More