Getting feedback is painful, but once you’ve decided to allow others to critique your work, how do you find groups who are willing to do it? Or who are qualified to do it? Agent and author, Jamie Brenner, discusses how to find the courage to ask...

Publicity expert Marika Flatt, shares her thoughts on the importance of a quality presentation in your PR efforts, including having a professional headshot, good book design, and solid press releases. Flatt has received self-published books that...

When you're ready to jump into the world of screenwriting, there are some important tips to keep in mind if you want to find success. Doreen Spicer, writer and producer, offers these essential screenwriting tips for beginners. Before you submit your...

Agent Jamie Brenner, of Artists and Artisans, discusses how critical it is to know your audience and the market for your book. Your story is great, but you’re writing it because you believe that someone else can relate to it. With that in mind, authors...

Getting feedback is painful, but once you’ve decided to allow others to critique your work, how do you find groups who are willing to do it? Or who are qualified to do it? Agent and author, Jamie Brenner, discusses how to find the courage to ask...

Literary Agent Nicholas Croce shares some thoughts on how authors can manage their time. All of the planning in the world doesn't matter if we never sit down and actually write. As authors, we can have solid marketing plans, distribution plans, and...

Publicity expert Marika Flatt, shares her thoughts on the importance of a quality presentation in your PR efforts, including having a professional headshot, good book design, and solid press releases. Flatt has received self-published books that...

Whether you are writing narrative nonfiction or a novel, you must learn how to make characters compelling. Jeff Silberman, literary agent, discusses the importance of developing strong characters in order to make your book successful. He advises writers...

Marika Flatt, founder of PR By The Book, details how authors should be booking author speaking events to get in front of audiences and improve name recognition. Flatt explains that authors should secure a speaker agent to utilize the industry connections...

Whether you are writing narrative nonfiction or a novel, you must learn how to make characters compelling. Jeff Silberman, literary agent, discusses the importance of developing strong characters in order to make your book successful. He advises writers...