Can a published novel be reprinted or moved to another publisher? Yes, but it’s hard. Utsudo explains rights reversion, auto-renewal clauses and what to do with returned rights.

Lost your love of writing? Utsudo recalls why she started—great stories and a wish to live other lives—and how returning to that feeling helps when you feel lost.

Should you co-write a novel? Utsudo explains style mismatches, communication costs and copyright disputes, and shares her own painful co-writing experience.

Emotional blackmail uses guilt and sympathy to get its way. Utsudo explains why sensitive creators are often targets and how to set boundaries to protect yourself.

Utsudo looks back on 2021: a Ministry of Culture grant, starting livestreams, becoming a novelist VTuber, a YouTube channel, licensing deals, a sticker set and more.

Some publishers now ask for a pitch proposal with your submission. Utsudo shares three rules: keep it short, easy to read, and highlight what makes your story unique.