Welcome to the Authors A.I. indie author writing resource blog: your go-to destination for indie author writing tips, practical tools, author interviews, and expert resources. No matter if you’re working on your first draft, navigating the publishing process, or looking to grow your author platform, you’ll find everything you need right here. We help indie authors write better and publish smarter.
Creating relatable characters for your novel
What is the one ingredient shared by every bestseller? A great, compelling character who’s relatable to the reader.
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Using conflict story beats for maximum impact
Conflict in fiction is more than fistfights and villains. It lives in every scene, shapes every character, and keeps readers invested from page one to the last.
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Why every author needs a professional book editor
Award-winning editor Jason Kirk shares practical tips for authors preparing to work with a professional book editor — including how AI tools like Marlowe can help you get there faster.
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How to write a gripping first page
Writing a gripping first page is your single best tool for hooking any reader. Learn the do’s, don’ts, and expert strategies that make every word count.
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Small-town settings to anchor your story
Bestselling legal thriller author Robin James shares her proven strategies for building small-town settings that feel like living, breathing characters in your fiction.
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Secrets of writing in different voices
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler shares his proven tips for writing compelling characters in different voices — from people-watching to stealing from Shakespeare.
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Getting ammunition right in your fiction writing
When writing about gun ammunition in a novel, make sure you get the details right. Here’s a primer on bullets, rounds, shells and cartridges.
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Writer’s guide to firearms
Think you know your pistols from your revolvers? Your magazine from your clip? This writer’s guide to firearms breaks down everything novelists need to know to write gun scenes with confidence — and avoid the rookie errors that lose credibility with readers.
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Plotting vs. pantsing for fiction writers
Is plotting vs pantsing really a battle? Author M.J. Blehart thought outlining would kill his creativity. Then he tried it – and published four books in one year.
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What goes into making a book a bestseller?
You’ve poured months into your manuscript — but what separates a bestseller from a book that quietly fades? Discover how non-generative AI manuscript analysis is helping authors like James Rosone achieve 92% read-through rates and engineer stories readers can’t put down.
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The writing mistakes editors always catch
Every author makes mistakes. The ones who grow into great writers learn to catch those mistakes before their editor does. Developmental editor Susan Barnes breaks down the most common fiction writing errors she sees — and how to fix them.
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Is your romance novel too steamy?
Not sure how steamy your romance novel should be? From clean and wholesome to erotic romance, heat levels matter more than you think. Learn how to deliver the right emotional experience for your readers — and pick up five practical tips for writing love scenes that sizzle at any heat level.
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