Identifying your audience is one of the most critical steps for any author. Literary agent Laurie McLean shares her thoughts on how to define your audience in the young adult market, including who they are, what goals they have, and what motivates them...

Literary Agent Suzie Townsend, of Fine Print Literary Management, discusses the importance of making the time to write, even if it's small amounts of time. She also offers advice on revision of your first draft and the effectiveness of a novel's characters...

If you are interested in writing in the young adult genre, this interview with YA expert and literary agent Laurie McLean is the best starting point. Laurie explains how to keep current on what the YA audience is interested in and how to connect with...

Author PJ Hoover discusses author networking and how she found her agent and editor at a conference and a workshop. Many authors dislike going to such events, and often even when they go they fail to take advantage of the unique opportunity it offers...

Author PJ Hoover discusses author networking and how she found her agent and editor at a conference and a workshop. Many authors dislike going to such events, and often even when they go they fail to take advantage of the unique opportunity it offers...

"Get out there and get your hands dirty," says Bill Donahue, author, speaker, and consultant. In this interview, he talks about how his process of "study, practice, teach" plays into good writing and how to approach an agent or publisher with your...

Professor Gabriel Grayson, author of "How to Read a Person Like a Book" discusses how to interpret body language. Authors can use this information when interacting with fans at book events or during normal communication with agents, editors, and publishing...

Simon and Schuster CEO Jonathan Karp has advice for aspiring novelists. Listen to Jon lend his expertise on how writers can find a literary agent and ultimately get their masterwork published. For more Word According to Karp recommendations from Jonathan...

"Get out there and get your hands dirty," says Bill Donahue, author, speaker, and consultant. In this interview, he talks about how his process of "study, practice, teach" plays into good writing and how to approach an agent or publisher with your...

Identifying your audience is one of the most critical steps for any author. Literary agent Laurie McLean shares her thoughts on how to define your audience in the young adult market, including who they are, what goals they have, and what motivates them...