Guest Posts

Every writer’s process is unique, as is their creative journey, writing style, and approach to the craft. For this reason, I believe it’s important to highlight the voices of fellow fiction writers and industry professionals who wish to share their distinctive insights and experiences here on the blog.

Below, I’ve categorized guest posts by the year in which they were published. If you’re interested in having your work published on the Well-Storied blog, then please click here to view our guest post submission guidelines.

2021

• Four Ways to Stay True to Your Writing Vision
  — Author: Stephanie Bwabwa

• The Seven Essential Aspects of a Strong Secondary Character
  — Author: Cady Hammer

• A Simple Exercise Writers Can Use to Stir Their Imaginations
  — Author: Lauren Bannon

2020

• How Visual Learners Can Use Trello to Outline Stories
  — Author: Gracie Ruth Mitchell

• How to Maintain Your Sanity While Self-Editing Your Book
  — Author: Rachael Cooper

• The New Writer’s Guide to Revising Fiction
  — Author: Cady Hammer

• How Writers Can Enjoy Marketing Their Books
  — Author: M.J. McGriff

• How Writers Can Reimagine Common Storytelling Tropes
  — Author: Isobelle Lans

• How Scene Choices Determine Successful Character Arcs
  — Authors: Rachel May & Emily Golden

• How to Sell More Books With the Right Kindle Metadata
  — Author: Dave Chesson

• A Beginner’s Guide to Literary Magazine Submissions
  — Author: Anita Trimbur

• How to Hone Your Writing Process With a Step Outline
  — Author: Mel Lee Smith

• Should Writers Copyright Their Manuscripts?
  — Author: Carl Vonderau

• How Writers Can Make Peace With Their Busy Minds
  — Author: Autumn Krause

• Seven Ways Audio Can Make Editing Fast & Easy
  — Author: Dustin Maxey

2019

• Three Tips for Crafting Lyrical Prose
  — Author: Angelica Hartgers

• How to Choose the Right Freelance Editor for Your Manuscript
  — Author: Sara Letourneau

• Anatomy of a Romantic Comedy
  — Author: Lynsey McCaulley

• The Secret to Crafting Believable Characters
  — Author: C.S. Lakin

• The Power in Finding Your Writing Team
  — Author: Tim Storm

• How Introverts Can Thrive in the Online Writing Community
  — Author: Lauren Simonis Hunter

• Are You at The Helm of Your Writing Success?
  — Author: Clare Di Liscia

• Seven Tips for Writers Living With Depression
  — Author: Amaya Eckersley

• How Writers Can Conquer Six Common Creative Struggles
  — Author: Brooke Dore

• How to Write Flash Fiction (& Why You Should)
  — Author: John Kerr

• Five Tips for Finding Writing Motivation
  — Author: Heather Currie

• How to Overcome the Fear of Submitting Your Fiction
  — Author: Annie Percik

• How to Find Your Writing Rhythm
  — Author: Diana L. James

• Five Essential Tips for Entering Writing Contests
  — Author: Michelle Cornish

• Five Simple Tips for Conquering Writing Burnout
  — Author: Jess Costello

• 7 Tips for Submitting Your Fiction for Publication
  — Author: Lynne Lumsden Green

• Five Tips & Four Myths About Preparing to Edit Fiction
  — Author: Jackie Cangro

• How to Beat Writer’s Block
  — Author: Kate Johnston

• Seven Submission Tips From a Literary Agent’s Slush Pile
  — Author: Amber Wyss

• An Easy Outlining Method for Writers Who Don’t Enjoy Planning
  — Author: Rayanne Robinson
  

2017

• How Writing Creative Essays Can Improve Your Fiction
  — Author: Piers Golden

• Three Simple Ways to Combat Your Writer’s Ego
  — Author: Emma Walsh

• Is Your Writer’s Ego Standing In Your Path to Success?
  — Author: Emma Walsh

• Exploring The Five Layers of Pre-Writing
  — Author: Karah Rachelle

• How to Write a Novel When You Have a Full-Time Life
  — Author: M.J. McGriff
  

2016

• Seven Things Authors Wish Editors Knew
  — Author: Sarah Fox

• The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Writers
  — Author: Maria Ribas
  

2015

• Four Lessons I Learned From Writing a Serial
  — Author: Mariella Hunt

• How to Know if You Have a Story or a Topic
  — Author: Abria Mattina

• Five Ways to Recover After Writing Burnout
  — Author: Nicole Severn

• Exploring The Four Benefits of Pre-Writing
  — Author: Kaitlin Hillerich