Flat lay of Philippine peso bills, coins, smartphone, and notebook. Ideal for financial themes.
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Money Matters

ByMariel Leister

The Part Nobody Likes to Talk About There’s something quietly missing from most conversations about writing and publishing: money. We talk endlessly about craft. About finding your voice, polishing your prose, landing a cover that feels like destiny. We celebrate launches, signings, and the undeniable thrill of seeing your name printed on a book. All…

Hands crocheting with pink yarn and a 10mm hook on a cozy windowsill.
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On Hooks

ByMariel Leister

Most writers learn about hooks in the narrowest possible way. At some point, usually in a Google search result or in a YouTube video, someone tells you a hook is the first line of your novel. The opening sentence. The thing that grabs attention before a reader puts the book down. That definition is correct….