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8 Short Story Contests to Send in 2026 and a 5 Step Vetting Checklist
Find 8 vetted short story contests to enter in 2026, a 5 step formatting and vetting checklist, AI policy notes, and Book-a-holic podcast.
Control Psychic Distance to Improve Point of View Writing
Use psychic distance to shape reader intimacy. This craft piece gives practical exercises, a 10 item revision pass, and clear rules for choosing and...
3 Books About ADHD That Actually Help: Clinician and Lived Experience Picks
Find three starter books that blend clinical evidence and lived experience. Includes ADHD friendly formats, reading tactics, and where to find more picks.
CBT Workbooks Plus Memoirs: Clinician Recommended Books About Anxiety
An evidence first shortlist pairing clinician recommended CBT workbooks with memoirs. Find condition specific picks, reading plans, and practical steps to...
90 Day Book Marketing for Authors: Own Your List, Fix Metadata
Practical book marketing for authors: a 3–6 month launch plan focused on email, metadata, events, and realistic budgets ($500–$2,000). Includes a 12 week...
Start With 4 Black Authors: Prize Winners Paired With Classics
Begin with four books—Everett, Morrison, Adichie, Coates—and follow curated pairings, genre picks, and podcast-backed recommendations to build your...
Annotate Books to Build a Study Ready Top 10 Highlight Reel
Make annotations study ready with graduated filtering and a top 10 highlight reel. Export highlights and turn starred lines into flashcards.
40% Doubt Audiobooks Aren't Reading; Science and a Podcast Say Yes
Neuroscience and meta analysis show listening and reading share meaning networks. See when audiobooks match print and practical ways to retain more.
Pick Better Books: Book Tropes List for Readers & Writers
Genre by genre catalogue of book tropes with examples and craft tips for readers and writers, plus picks from the Bookaholic Podcast.