The Nook

Explore our collection of blogs covering creative storytelling, industry insights, and behind-the-scenes content from Harvey Hudson Productions.
Contrarian & Myth-Busting

Ditch the outdated writing advice. We’re busting common fiction myths and sharing the brutal, honest truths you need to actually finish and sell your book.
Craft & Technique

Master the art of storytelling with expert fiction tips. Dialogue hacks to structural secrets - refine your prose & turn your first draft into a masterpiece.
Industry & Business

Navigate the business of fiction. From query letters and indie ROI to marketing and 2026 trends, get the strategies you need to turn your writing into a career.
Writing for Children

Master fiction craft & publishing paths with expert tips tailored for kids' book authors, creators, and indie publishers.

Craft & Technique
The “First 10 Pages” Autopsy: Why Readers (and Agents) Quit Before Chapter Two

The “First 10 Pages” Autopsy: Why Readers (and Agents) Quit Before Chapter Two

|Harvey Hudson
Most novels don’t fail at the ending. They fail before Chapter Two. Agents, editors, and readers often decide within the first 10 pages whether a book deserves their time —...

Industry & Business
Traditional vs. Indie Publishing in 2026: The Brutal Truth About ROI for Fiction Writers

Traditional vs. Indie Publishing in 2026: The Brutal Truth About ROI for Fiction Writers

|Harvey Hudson
Traditional vs. Indie Publishing Today: A Friendly Look at the Real ROI for Fiction Writers For a long time, fiction writers were sold a simple dream. Get an agent. Land...

Writing For Children
Dust to Gold: How to Turn Your Boring Childhood Memories into Magical Children's Books

Dust to Gold: How to Turn Your Boring Childhood Memories into Magical Children's Books

|Harvey Hudson
Dust to Gold: How to Turn Your Boring Childhood Memories into Magical Children's Books It usually starts with something completely unremarkable. For me, it was a crack in the concrete....

Contrarian & Myth-Busting
The Trap of "Write What You Know"

The Trap of "Write What You Know"

|Harvey Hudson
The Trap of “Write What You Know” It’s the very first thing they tell you. You’re sitting in a squeaky folding chair at your first writing workshop, clutching a notebook...