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Creating? In This Economy?

Creating? In This Economy?

On writing science fiction when reality feels dystopian, plus early access to my latest YouTube video.

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
In Defense of Published Fanfiction

In Defense of Published Fanfiction

Many recent popular books originated as fanfic -- but is that a bad thing?

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
How Will a U.S. TikTok Ban Change the Book Community?

How Will a U.S. TikTok Ban Change the Book Community?

BookTok is dead. Long live BookTok. Plus, early access to my latest YouTube video essay.

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
Seven Ways To Break a Reading Slump

Seven Ways To Break a Reading Slump

Proven tips for getting back into reading, plus early access to my latest YouTube video.

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
Are Young Adult Dystopian Novels Coming Back?

Are Young Adult Dystopian Novels Coming Back?

A new trickle of YA books from major publishers are calling themselves dystopian again. But how similar are these books to the original trend?

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
NaNoWriMo Is Dead. What Now?

NaNoWriMo Is Dead. What Now?

The downfall of the world's most popular writing challenge, and what I'm doing instead.

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
The Problem With Romantasy

The Problem With Romantasy

Romantasy, or fantasy romance, is a hot genre right now. But who is it really for?

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
I Sat on the Doctor Who Rock

I Sat on the Doctor Who Rock

In which I park my butt in the same place that Matt Smith did, and other life updates.

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
I Started a YouTube Channel. Here's What I Learned

I Started a YouTube Channel. Here's What I Learned

It was hard, but maybe that's a good thing?

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
Author or Book Reviewer: Pick a Side

Author or Book Reviewer: Pick a Side

Authors are supposed to stay out of reviewer spaces. What happens when a book reviewer wants to become an author?

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
Are Fantasy Books In Danger?

Are Fantasy Books In Danger?

Word counts for fantasy novels are shrinking. What does that mean for new authors?

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
I'm Writing a Music Album Based on My Novel-In-Progress. It's Making My Book Better

I'm Writing a Music Album Based on My Novel-In-Progress. It's Making My Book Better

No, it's not just procrastination, Mom.

Ellie Blackwood
Ellie Blackwood
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