We’re at the very end of 2021 and it’s been an important year for me. I’m raising a toddler, working on a few new book projects, advancing my career, and thinking hard about what I want in the future.

We’re at the end of 2021, the year that felt like three. It’s been a great year for sarahfoil.com with amazing guest posts, interviews and new content. I hope you all have enjoyed my blog. Here are the 5 most popular posts from 2021:

As we count down the days to Christmas, you may be stuck finding the perfect gift for your favorite reader or writer. So I’m here to help with 5 gift ideas for the writer in your life:

One of the most common questions I get asked is how to get started writing book reviews. I absolutely love that a big part of my job is getting to read stories and help readers find the best of them. And it’s definitely something I recommend to writers looking to stay involved in their genre while they work on publishing their own work. So here are five simple steps to get started:

I have a confession to make… I’m obsessed with subscription boxes. There’s nothing like getting a special surprise every month or two with goodies that are perfect for you. Here are 5 great subscription boxes curated just for writers!

If you’re an aspiring author, you need to stay up to date on the latest publishing news and trends. But if you’re like me and spend your day chasing your children/animals, working your day job, and keeping up with your sanity, in your free time you want to actually work on your book instead of researching publishing updates. Podcasts are a great way to listen to news and interviews while doing your other daily work. Here are five great podcasts for aspiring published writers.

We’re not even halfway through the year and my blog has already hosted some amazing guest posts, accomplished author interviews, and awesome new releases. In case you’ve missed out, here are the most popular posts this year:

A believable and well-developed world is important for any story, but for Fantasy and Science Fiction writers, their world can make or break their story. But, for new authors, it can be hard to know exactly how to build their setting. Here are 5 resources that I hope will help you with this process:

I am always open to thoughtful and unique guest posts and guest authors for my blog. There is no cost for you to be featured, and I’d love for you to reach out.

So you've written your book, you’ve revised and edited until you’re crossed-eyed, and your gut is telling you that you’re ready to send your book out into the world! If you’re looking to publish your book traditionally, you’ll need to first query agents and find representation.

Cheers to the new year! It’s been a memorable one to be sure. Between the pandemic, having my first kid, and making some significant revisions to my website earlier in the year, it’s hard to imagine what 2021 will hold. But I hope you and your loved ones enjoy it.

If you’ve been following my blog this year, you may know that I’m expecting a baby. Little Boy is due July 5th. I’ve arranged to go on a bit of a “Maternity Leave” so I can focus on my growing family over the next few weeks.

If you’re looking for some diverting, fun reads this week, take a look at these five most popular blog posts from my site. Some are new, others are regular favorites since my blog started in 2018! Take a look:

Love Young Adult Fantasy but struggling to find a great new book to read? Lucky for you, I’ve been reading all kinds of books lately and have some recommendations. Here are three amazing YA Fantasy books you’ve probably never even heard of:

Normally, if you’re looking to network with other writers, I’d recommend your local writing group or community critique groups. However, right now you may be wanting to keep your networking online. Here are three websites you can find online communities to connect you with other writers.

If you’re like me, you may have found yourself becoming very busy during this mandatory stay-at-home time. But I’ve also found that it’s crazy quiet while I’m working from home. If you’re a fan of multi-tasking, instead of listening to music, consider listening to some audiobooks. And you can find FREE audiobooks at the following websites.

If you’ve been following my blog for a while you may know that I’m expecting a baby in early July. Instead of putting my blog on hiatus again or risking taking on too much by making my own posts during that time, I’d like to feature some guest writers and readers who have something to share. So, if you’d like to have your guest post appear on blog between Mid-June and Mid-August, please reach out!

Like many other creative people around the world, you might be experiencing why I’m called a “COVID Creative Block”, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. While normally, I’d recommend changing up your setting to inspire you, for many that’s not an option right now. So instead, here are 5 ways you can beat your creative block from home.

You’ve done the impossible! You’ve finally finished your novel. But now what? This is just the rough draft, you still need to revise and edit before you can send it to others to read. Self-editing can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be a mystery with these 5 tips.

It’s a new year and a new blog. As you can see, I have a beautiful new design and if you’re subscribed to my newsletter, you got a sneak peak into some other changes. But I wanted to go into more detail to share with you some of the behind the scenes things going on and how it may affect you, my readers.