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...

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...

Agent and author, Jamie Brenner, shares her experiences with writing what readers expect in the romance genre. Knowing your audience and their expectations is critical while writing. “You can’t just write a story for yourself,” says Brenner. “You...

Agent and author, Jamie Brenner, shares her experiences with writing what readers expect in the romance genre. Knowing your audience and their expectations is critical while writing. “You can’t just write a story for yourself,” says Brenner. “You...

Andrea Dunlop details her experience and insider advice as a published author who has gone through the traditional publishing journey. She was inspired to write her novel because of her life-changing experience studying abroad in college. Her novel...

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...

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...

Author and Agent Jamie Brenner shares thoughts on how to develop an idea into a full-blown story that people want to live in for a while. Brenner understands telling a common story in an interesting world. For her, she believes that the world you...

Developing your book's pitch is important when you are looking for a literary agent or want to find a traditional publisher. Senior editor Claudia Gabel describes the importance of a good pitch and how to blend the familiar and the unexpected. She defines...