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Writing To Succeed. Top Story - March 2026.
If you want to find something that will help readers find your writing, possibly expand your audience, and maybe even get you noticed for other things, then you’re not alone. But how can you get it done in a world full of want-to-be writers? Look less at what you’re writing now, and more at what other writers have used to boost their views and reads.
By Jason Ray Morton 7 days ago in Writers
Writing for the attention span
I've just started to write a story. Not this one. A fiction. I am often contemplating now why I write on Vocal: do I have a message? Sometimes. Is it for the joy? Always. Is it for engagement? Maybe, depending on what form that engagement takes.
By Rachel Deeming7 days ago in Writers
Turning the Ephemeral into the Concrete
Some experiences feel real while they are happening and unreal almost immediately afterward. A conversation that sparks clarity, a realization that reframes a problem, a moment where scattered thoughts suddenly align. In the moment, there is a sense that something solid has been grasped. But without capture, that solidity dissolves. What remains is a faint impression, detached from the reasoning that made it meaningful. The experience was real, but it left no durable trace.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast8 days ago in Writers
Is Self‑Publishing on Amazon KDP Worth It? . AI-Generated.
Self‑publishing has transformed the publishing landscape, and Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) remains the most powerful platform for authors who want creative control, global reach, and the ability to publish on their own terms. Whether you’re releasing your first book or expanding an existing catalog, KDP offers a streamlined path from manuscript to marketplace.
By Kristen Barenthaler8 days ago in Writers
A New Song
A New Song I woke up the other day and heard this new song. It seemed a bit familiar, but I could not place it. I don’t know where it was coming from either. So I smiled and listened to it. It was one of the most beautiful songs, I have heard in a long time.
By Alexandra Grant8 days ago in Writers
You're Doing Five Things To Market Your Self-Published Book. None Of Them Work. Here's Why.
After publishing 1 Lovelock Drive, I did everything I thought I was supposed to do. I posted about it on social media. I told everyone I knew. I shared the Amazon link in my bio, stories, and group chats. I waited for readers to discover it; I refreshed my sales dashboard daily, then hourly, then compulsively.
By Ellen Frances10 days ago in Writers
This Is How To Build An Audience For Your Book While You're Writing And Editing It
When I published my first book on Amazon, I made one fatal mistake. Ok, sure, there were a couple of big mistakes, a dozen small ones, but there was one that was my kryptonite. And I know I'm not the only one who has done this.
By Ellen Frances11 days ago in Writers
What I Wish I'd Known About Book Categories Before I Published
I picked my Amazon categories for my self-published book in about three minutes. "Literature & Fiction > Women's Fiction" seemed like the obvious choice. My book focused on relationships, personal growth, and the emotional journey of its main character, so placing it under "Literature & Fiction > Contemporary Women" felt like a natural fit as well.
By Ellen Frances11 days ago in Writers
On blood moons, fantasy novels and the overwhelming feeling of what's the fucken point
Honestly, what's the fucken point? From the opposite side of the world, I recently tried to convince my sister that creative, artistic endeavours were still a worthwhile use of her time.
By Roderick Makim11 days ago in Writers
Writing About Writing: The End
A lot of people say that the hardest thing about writing a book (or script, or comic) is starting it. Choosing where to begin, not to mention how the story should start, picking a good opening line to hook the readers, and of course the process of writing an entire story from start to finish. It's a daunting challenge. However, in my opinion there is something even more important: How to end it.
By Natasja Rose11 days ago in Writers
Different Types of Thobes and How to Wear Them
I’ve always loved simple clothes that tell a story, and the thobe is one of them. There’s something about slipping into one that feels calm, grounded, and oddly stylish at the same time. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed how different thobes suit different moods, places, and occasions.
By Shahnaz Khan11 days ago in Writers
