Bonemeal: Folk Horror, Poetry, and Two-Sentence Terror from a Texas Storyteller
Inspired by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Texas author and teacher releases Bonemeal — a horror anthology spanning short stories, novellas, poetry, and two-sentence terror, with hand-drawn illustrations throughout.
The Day the World Went Dark: A Debut Author on Survival, Family, and the End of Everything
A debut apocalyptic novel rooted in a real father-son survival pact. The author behind The Day The World Went Dark on the bond that inspired the story and what happens when every light goes out.
UFOs and Aliens: A Glimpse Into the Lives of Aliens Exploring Our World
Since August 2018, Marvin Harding has logged hundreds of UFO encounters from his Maryland home. With government disclosure now mainstream, he's finally sharing his story.
Cynthia Woods: The Writer Who Balances Compliance, Creativity, and a Serious Love of Bread
Cynthia Woods spends her days in compliance and her nights writing werewolves, vampires, magical sprites, and old west love stories. Meet the prolific indie author who can't stop creating.
Superman, Spider-Man, and the Two Types of Heroes That Drive All Great Fiction
Christopher Valentine breaks down the two core hero archetypes in fiction, why the no-kill rule matters more than critics think, and what happens when writers stop treating storytelling like a science.
Cliffhangers and Characterization: Writing the Arkolny Series
Pulp sci-fi author Brendan Onfrichuk breaks down the cliffhanger serial structure and character dynamics behind Arkolny Abyss, his fast-paced sequel built to be read in a single sitting.
Audio Engineer Miguel Dembora on Overcoming Perfectionism and Knowing When to Let Go
Audio engineer and producer Miguel Dembora shares a practical 3-step framework to beat perfectionism in the studio and explains why shipping at 90% is the secret to growth.
The Rise of the "Ghost Reader": Why Beta Readers Are Ghosting Authors
Author and ghostwriter D.A. Cairns coins the term "Ghost Reader" to describe the frustrating reality of beta readers vanishing before finishing a manuscript.
The Americana Chronicles and How I Created A New Literary Form Based On A Video Game
Croatian author Dino Stanković shares how he cured the blank page by using a Civilization VI campaign to procedurally generate the plot of his debut novel.
Thinking Like Edison: Why Perfection is the Enemy of the Indie Author
Returning guest author Christopher Valentine shares his insights on the creative process, the myth of perfection, and why writers must learn to accept failure.
Indie Author Brendan Onfrichuk on Pulp Sci-Fi, Character Tropes, and Arkolny Armageddon
Sci-fi author Brendan Onfrichuk discusses his love for classic pulp adventures and why he rejects modern tropes to write aspirational, flaw-free heroes.
Trusting the Wrong People: My Top 3 Mistakes as an Indie Author
Fantasy author Danielle Orsino shares the top three mistakes she made navigating traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing, including PR nightmares and trusting the wrong people.
The Writer’s Guide to Self-Publishing: Why Hitting "Publish" is Only 10% of the Job
Explore the hidden realities of indie publishing. Learn why the 10% of writing matters more than the 90% of marketing, and why "free" isn't always the best book promotion strategy.
Beyond the White Walls: How We’re Using Creativity to Reclaim Childhood for Sick Children
15-year-old founder and author Ayona Jaswal shares how her youth-led organization, The Kindness and Smile Zone, uses art and storytelling to help sick children reclaim their identities.
Call for Entries: The 2026 In Focus Creative Youth Contest
Canadian youth-led non-profit World in Focus announces their 2026 Creative Art Contest. Open internationally to youth ages 10-18 for writing and visual arts. Enter by April 4th, 2026.
Where Shadows Are the Darkest: Mud, Blood, and the Haunted Reconstruction South
Author Clay Boone discusses how he blends the brutal reality of the post-Civil War South with Ozarks folklore and dark fantasy in his novel Where Shadows Are the Darkest.
Failing Forward: The Painful Lessons of My First Self-Published Novel
Jamaican fantasy author Christopher Valentine shares the harsh but necessary lessons he learned from self-publishing his first novel, Damara the Valiant, and how Stan Lee's creative philosophy shaped his writing.
From Myths to Monsters: How Indie Author Richard Aden Vance Crafts Emotional Sci-Fi
West Virginia author Richard Aden Vance explores how Appalachian folklore influences his paranormal horror and speculative fiction, including Aden's Fables and Twilight Symbiosis.
Author Christopher Valentine on Self-Publishing, Classic Superman, and His New Book: The Valiant Knight
Jamaican sci-fi and fantasy author Christopher Valentine discusses his disillusionment with mainstream entertainment. Discover why he turned to self-publishing on Royal Road to create The Valiant Knight, a 1940s superhero period piece.
Jellyfish Babies, Severed Arms, and Soviet Paranoia: The 14-Year Journey of Mushroomhead
Scottish author Stephen Toman discusses the chaotic journey of writing Mushroomhead—a non-genre novel influenced by Disco Elysium. Learn how he used scissors and glue to cut 60,000 words and navigate the world of indie publishing.