Blog about books

Worldbuilding may make you think of fantasy, but it is every bit as important in science fiction. Here are 7 sci-fi novels with out of this world worldbuilding.

One frequent complaint in young adult fiction is that the protagonists don’t seem human or relatable. Here are seven protagonists who seem like real people.

The rules and limitations of the magic in a fantasy story are a big part of what make it great. Here are seven books and series with inventive magic systems.

How many good books can you think of that don’t feature at least a hint of a love story? Here are 5 great love stories, all written by fantastic female authors.

Are you a book lover who doesn’t remember the last time you read an actual book? Here are 10 short stories perfect for readers with short attention spans.

The authors of these books really knocked it out of the park on the first try. Here are fifteen impressive debut novels and where you can read them online.

Here are the top ten online self-publishing platforms for fiction and how to navigate each. Now let's get your novel or short story published!

Seven novellas you can finish in one evening, from Kafka to Hemingway, with the craft move that makes each one work at 17,000 to 40,000 words.

Are we alone? It’s a question many authors have pondered. Here are ten alien-centric stories that speculate what their existence would mean to humanity.

Are you looking for spooky Halloween movies to enjoy that can also teach you how to improve your writing? Look no further than the films of Tim Burton.