Pitching a book to traditional publishers as a first-time author is among the most difficult things you can do, but people succeed every year. Renowned bestselling author Mitch Albom explains how to get a book published and the book publishing process...

Literary agent Adam Chromy offers ideas for developing fiction and nonfiction book ideas and using media to prove the concept of a book before trying to publish it. He explains the author's responsibilities of writing for and reaching an already-determined...

Author Cindy Jones describes how entering the writing contest at the annual Writer's League of Texas helped her sell her book and get honest feedback. She explains how valuable honest, constructive criticism is and how difficult it is to get. Jones...

Author Cindy Jones describes how entering the writing contest at the annual Writer's League of Texas helped her sell her book and get honest feedback. She explains how valuable honest, constructive criticism is and how difficult it is to get. Jones...

Many people don't know that blogs are a cost-effective form of marketing and can be a great tool in any book publicity campaign. Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg talks about what authors should look for in a book blogger when it comes to getting...

If you are interested in breaking into television writing, you’ll appreciate the advice of bestselling author Pamela Ribon, who shares some tips for getting started. Once you've finished a script or pilot, start putting your content in front of an audience...

Many people don't know that blogs are a cost-effective form of marketing. Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg talks about what authors should look for in a book blogger when it comes to getting their books reviewed on blog websites. She recommends...

What is blueprinting a novel? Literary agent Adam Chromy talks about how a novel can feel formulaic if it’s too structured. Good writers take formulas that are popular, but change them just enough to keep the reader guessing. The key is to balance creativity...

Once an author acheives a certain level of success with a book, they can feel a lot of pressure to maintain that success, whether self-inflicted or from an outside source such as an agent or publisher. Author, Rozine Prock, suggests doing at least one...

Due to the ever-increasing competition in the world of television entertainment, it can be extremely challenging for new writers and authors to get their work optioned for adaptation to a cable series. Producer and director, David Wong, believes that...