Weekly News: 16th March 2026

Every week, we post a curated list of links that authors should find useful or interesting. Here are this week’s links:

• How to keep track of your story’s timelines.
• How to market your book on TikTok.
• How to avoid wasting money on Amazon ads.
• Thousands of authors have published an empty book to protest UK government plans for an AI copyright exemption.
• Grammarly is offering “expert reviews” from famous authors, generated by an AI, without the authors even being asked for permission.
• Grammarly are being sued over their new “expert reviews” feature.
• How Willow Winters built up a seven-figure author business.

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In the tradition of Aesop and La Fontaine, the fable remains one of our most effective tools for moral education. 🏛️🖋️

I’m sharing an insightful new piece by Danna Southwell: "Doing Gentle Work: How to Write Moral Lessons into Fables." An excellent resource for those interested in the mechanics of children’s literature.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.dannasouthwellauthor.com/doing-gentle-work-moral-lessons-fables/

#Literature #WritingCraft #Education #DannaSouthwell #Storytelling #ChildrensBooks

The architecture of a narrative is just as important as the prose itself. 🏛️🖋️

I’m sharing a practical new resource by Joseph F. Olufowoshe: "Three-Act Structure Explained: A Simple Story Framework." For those looking to refine their craft with a professional foundation, this guide is an excellent starting point.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.josepholufowosheskypower.com/three-act-structure-explained/

#WritingCraft #NarrativeStructure #JosephOlufowoshe #Literature #AuthorResources #WritingEducation

In the tradition of Aesop and La Fontaine, the fable remains one of our most effective tools for moral education. 🏛️🖋️

I’m sharing an insightful new piece by Danna Southwell: "Doing Gentle Work: How to Write Moral Lessons into Fables." An excellent resource for those interested in the mechanics of children’s literature.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.dannasouthwellauthor.com/doing-gentle-work-moral-lessons-fables/

#Literature #WritingCraft #Education #DannaSouthwell #Storytelling #ChildrensBooks

Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes

For many authors, the most difficult type of scene to write (and write well) are sex scenes. However, any type of uncomfortable scene can feel awkward to write, as we may struggle with descriptions or complex emotions, or we may feel judged or ashamed of our writing, and all of that can make our writing...
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New Writing With Amanda Lee blog post:

Memory, Witness, and Abandonment in storytelling.

How do memories shape a character’s identity? What happens when no one believes their truth? And how does abandonment deepen emotional stakes in narrative?

Explore how these themes can strengthen character arcs and narrative tension.

Read here:
https://writingwithamandalee.weebly.com/blog/memory-witness-abandonment

Also now available on Wattpad.

#WritingCommunity #WritingCraft #AmWriting #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment

New Writing With Amanda Lee blog post:

Memory, Witness, and Abandonment in storytelling.

How do memories shape a character’s identity? What happens when no one believes their truth? And how does abandonment deepen emotional stakes in narrative?

Explore how these themes can strengthen character arcs and narrative tension.

Read here:
https://writingwithamandalee.weebly.com/blog/memory-witness-abandonment

Also now available on Wattpad.

#WritingCommunity #WritingCraft #AmWriting #Storytelling #CharacterDevelopment

Weekly News: 9th March 2026

Every week, we post a curated list of links that authors should find useful or interesting. Here are this week’s links:

• How to create a suitable cover for a mystery novel.
• Victoria Strauss deconstructs an impersonation scam to show how to spot them.
• Written Word Media has data about being Amazon-exclusive vs wide (podcast with transcript).
• The Author’s Guild has expanded it’s “Human Authored” certification program. It is now open to any author whose books are published in the US.
• A cautionary tale about spending too much on a publicity firm, and ignoring the red flags.
• How to find beta readers.
• How to build an author website that works for you.

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