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Dive deeper into the craft, philosophy, and people shaping Sky Scrawl. We share field notes from our editorial studio, conversations with authors, and publishing trends that excite us.

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Editorial TeamIndependent PublishingIndustry Insights

The Indie Press Renaissance: How Boutique Publishers Are Redefining Reading

Published October 14, 2025

Independent publishing is entering a renaissance. As boutique presses lean into agile production and discovery-driven curation, readers are meeting stories that feel hand-selected, culturally resonant, and built for connection.

Editorial TeamSlice of LifeCampus Fiction

Crack Code Diaries: Building A Campus Slice-Of-Life Bestseller

Published October 22, 2025

From cafeteria eavesdropping to late-night code sprints, go inside the research that shaped Crack Code: Semester I into a campus story readers can live inside.

Story LabScience FictionWorldbuilding

Worldbuilding Ecliptus: Designing A Living Galaxy

Published October 20, 2025

Step inside the story room for Ecliptus and see how our editorial studio layered astrophysics, linguistics, and empathy to craft a believable galactic coalition.

Editorial InsightsSpeculative EthicsFutures

Why Sci-Fi Is The Testing Ground For Tomorrow’s Ethics

Published October 12, 2025

Our philosophy team breaks down the speculative frameworks we lean on when evaluating new manuscripts across climate fiction, AI narratives, and post-human sagas.

Marketing StudioBook Launch StrategyExperiential Campaigns

Designing Book Launches That Feel Like Events

Published October 6, 2025

Immersive launch experiences and community-first campaigns can transform a release into an iconic moment. Here is how our marketing studio choreographs lighting, touchpoints, and narrative arcs for every debut.

Acquisitions TeamManuscript TipsSubmission Guidelines

What We Look For In A Manuscript Submission

Published September 28, 2025

Story architecture, voice, and vision anchor our acquisitions process. Learn the editorial criteria Sky Scrawl applies before we invite a manuscript into development.

Interview SeriesPsychological ThrillerWorldbuilding Insights

Spotlight: Crafting The World Of “Bonaire”

Published September 18, 2025

Author Ishan Sharma reveals the atmospheric research, sensory mood boards, and writing rituals that shaped Bonaire into a psychological thriller with cult status.

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