The Shadow of Phaedrus

Writing & books

  • Some Thoughts on the Editor

    We’re at that phase of the publishing process where we’re busy sifting through feedback from our editor.

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    3–5 minutes

  • The Art of a Great Book Cover: Design a Book That Sells Itself

    Exciting news today as we have finally progressed towards a book cover. We’ve been sitting forever on a questionnaire, and it’s taken us a lot of time to make up…

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    25–37 minutes

  • Top 30 Tools for Writers: Software, Apps, and Resources to Boost Productivity

    One of the most frequently asked questions is about the writing tools we used for The Dead Shadow. We barely used any, but here are 30 tools for aspiring authors.

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    32–47 minutes

  • Mastering the Art of Social Commentary: The Power of John Steinbeck

    John Steinbeck’s writings continue to resonate. His legacy inspires empathy and awareness of systemic struggles, making his social commentary still relevant today. As writers, we all aspire to paint a…

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    16–24 minutes

  • The Guide To TikTok Author: 10+ Indie Authors To Follow

    There are so many independent writers on TikTok that it can be tricky to figure out who to follow. Here’s a curated list in no particular order of over 10…

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    5–8 minutes

  • Young Adult or Plain Adult?

    Writers are constantly divided between conflicted desires. First of all, we want to be read. But we also want to tell our story. A never-ending creative dilemma.

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    3–4 minutes

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