Storycraft Gateway Blog

Welcome to the Storycraft Gateway Blog—your go-to destination for insights, inspiration, and expert guidance on all things writing and publishing. Get the book writing and publishing tips you need with articles covering plot mastery, character development, world-building wonders, and much more.

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The Writer's Blueprint: How Long Should Your Book Really Be? (Understanding Word Counts)

Storycraft Gateway

May 30
5 min

The Writer's Blueprint: How Long Should Your Book Really Be? (Understanding Word Counts)

How long should my book be? There's a word count for that. Discover the ideal word count for your book by genre and type.

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How to Overcome Writer's Block and Ignite Inspiration

Donika Mishineva

May 22
9 min

How to Overcome Writer's Block and Ignite Inspiration

Struggling with writer's block? In this interview, Sarah Kate Ishii shares practical tips and personal insights to ignite creativity.

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Unlock the Power of Show, Don't Tell: Mastering the Art of Captivating Writing

Storycraft Gateway

May 3
3 min

Unlock the Power of Show, Don't Tell: Mastering the Art of Captivating Writing

People tell us to 'show, don't tell' in writing. Here's how you can do that and transport your readers to your written world.

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Sprinkling Seeds of Description: Enhancing World-Building in Your Writing

Sarah Kate Ishii

May 2
3 min

Sprinkling Seeds of Description: Enhancing World-Building in Your Writing

A story to help you enhance your world building through description to make your book as immersive as possible for your readers.

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3 Basic Self-Editing Tips for New Writers (Part 1)

Sarah Kate Ishii

Mar 26
4 min

3 Basic Self-Editing Tips for New Writers (Part 1)

Learn 3 essential self-editing tips for new writers. Discover how to take breaks, trim down your writing, and use chunking to edit.

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How to Start Writing (a 10-minute daily writing habit)

Sarah Kate Ishii

Mar 19
1 min

How to Start Writing (a 10-minute daily writing habit)

Discover how to start writing with a 10-minute daily habit. Overcome overwhelm and self-doubt. Start small, stay consistent, and write.

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