There are many categories of romance novels, including historical romance, contemporary romance, and paranormal romance. Within a category there are often subcategories, such regency and Roman historical. Literary agent Richard Curtis reviews the various...

With the introduction of e-books, book length requirements have changed. Books are shorter than they used to be, and many times, that means the author is forced to cut and revise their story. Suzy Spencer, true crime author, shares editing and cutting...

Author Kathy Ide shares the importance of a good book title and the key elements to consider when naming your book. Whether you are self-publishing or going through a traditional publisher, the title of your book is what's going to grab the attention...

Author Kathy Ide shares the importance of a good book title and the key elements to consider when naming your book. Whether you are self-publishing or going through a traditional publisher, the title of your book is what's going to grab the attention...

Building an online author platform is essential to help you promote your writing. Kathleen Ortiz, subrights director and agent at Nancy Coffey Literary Agency, describes why an online author platform is so important and how to get started building one...

Hosting an online blog is a huge trend, and while it's only a hobby for some, there are others who have made a professional career out of blogging. To host a successful blog, author and blogger, Jennifer Brody, suggests starting with a topic that you...

Ready to break into celebrity ghostwriting? Michael Levin, bestselling author who's ghostwritten more than ninety books, provides helpful advice on how to become a celebrity ghostwriter. He says that you simply need to get in touch with the celebrity...

Ready to break into celebrity ghostwriting? Michael Levin, bestselling author who's ghostwritten more than ninety books, provides helpful advice on how to become a celebrity ghostwriter. He says that you simply need to get in touch with the celebrity...

Managing a busy schedule is tough for anyone, and authors are no different. To be a successful author, it's critical to be a self-marketer as well as an excellent writer. Literary agent Laurie McLean provides tips on balancing writing and marketing,...

With the introduction of e-books, book length requirements have changed. Books are shorter than they used to be, and many times, that means the author is forced to cut and revise their story. Suzy Spencer, true crime author, shares editing and cutting...