S.R. Beaston

Crafty with words, wit, and wisdom, just add caffeine to make it more interesting.

57 posts

What even IS Kindle Unlimited, and how is different for readers vs authors?

May 6, 2024

Writing exercises to shake up your fantasy novel-writing process.

April 1, 2024

A list of common mistakes to avoid in your romance stories.

March 25, 2024

Crafting Chemistry: The Art of Writing Memorable Meet-Cutes

March 4, 2024

New and old fantasy subgenres to explore.

December 25, 2023

Strategies for when to publish your fantasy novel; best month; best day of the week.

December 21, 2023

Thinking about writing a Christmas book? Here are some things to think about!

December 14, 2023

Holidays and events can be a great opportunity for writers! Here are some genres that work well with Christmas stories.

December 7, 2023

What should wordcount goals look like for a fantasy novel?

November 30, 2023

Should writers self-publish? Here are some famous authors it worked out for!

November 23, 2023

Most novelists say the middle of the book is the hardest part to write. Here are tips and prompts to get you out of sagging middle syndrome.

November 20, 2023

Here are 20 amazing book designers for indie and self-published authors.

October 30, 2023