New month, so new Monthly Writing Prompt Story from me. This month's story is called 'Liberate'. Click here to see what made me write this dystopian tale.

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http://jaydeholmes.com/2026/04/02/monthly-writing-prompts-challenge-4-liberate/

Monthly Writing Prompts Challenge #4 – Liberate

After dropping the ball last month, I’m back with a story I’m happy with for Monthly Story #4. This is Liberate, my latest shot at a dystopia. Lately, I’ve been feeling quite help…

Jayde Holmes

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8 Tips for Masterful Scene Revision

Take your writing to the next level with effective revision. Discover how scene revision shapes character and deepens your story.

C. S. Lakin
City of Roses

In which a knife falls from the sky, a demand is made, a show’s put on, a tear is turned to gold, and a question’s asked—again.

City of Roses

Jaime David in the World of Writing: My Story and the Many Namesakes

When people hear the name Jaime David, most of the time I think they have no idea just how many people share it. But for me, the first Jaime David is obviously me—the indie author and scientist who has spent years blending storytelling with rational inquiry. That’s the Jaime David I want to talk about first: my work, my journey, and why I write the way I do. But I’ll also touch on other authors and professionals who share my name, because it’s kind of fascinating how many creative and […]

https://jaimedavid.blog/2026/03/30/21/03/56/analysis/jaimedavid327/10393/jaime-david-in-the-world-of-writing-my-story-and-the-many-namesakes/

Improving Your Covers with Graphic Design Theory - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association

by Misha Grifka Wander. With these simple design principles, independent authors can create compelling ebook covers using grids, color theory, balanced typography, and negative space to convey genre and attract readers.

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The Newsletter Market Is Crowded, But Most of Your Competition Is Easy to Beat. | Jane Friedman

For writers who approach a newsletter with intention, it’s one of the most powerful—and genuinely scalable—channels available today.

Jane Friedman

The #Seattle Publisher's Guild is looking for consignment zines, self-published books, and #artist books to sell.

They'll also consider stickers, posters, and other print goods.

"Our ideal submissions are in the $1 - $20 range though we will consider works with a higher retail price." Artists take home 80%.

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Paper Pushers Consignment Form

Paper Pushers is a 6-month pop-up bookstore, print shop and community space based in Seattle, WA, run by the Seattle Printers Guild. We are currently accepting consignment submissions and are looking for zines, self-published books, and artist books. While we're primarily a bookstore, we are also interested in stickers, posters, and print-based goods in general. Our ideal submissions are in the $1 - $20 range though we will consider works with a higher retail price. The retail price is split 80/20 between the consigning artist (80%) and Paper Pushers, and consignment payments are made every three months. Feel free to submit multiple forms if you have more than 5 titles you would like us to consider for consignment. We look forward to seeing your work!

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