It's easy to get swept away in the dream of becoming a bestselling author. While it's wonderful to dream, it's also important to consider the likelihood of achieving that dream. Literary agent Kevan Lyon discusses setting realistic expectations in...

As a writer, you have to learn to be patient, explains author, goal coach, and project catalyst Debra Eckerling. Continue working toward what you want, pursue your passions, and meet new people – you never know where new opportunities may arise. Eckerling...

Moving a book from mediocre sales to the bestseller lists takes a combination of things including the right positioning of the book, accurate and complete metadata, and social media presence. For nonfiction authors, online presence and platform are...

While understanding a book's genre and its associated market is important for authors, it shouldn't be the driving force behind the story or writing, as Trident Media Group literary agent Mark Gottlieb explains. He does recommend that authors at least...

Author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott launched her business, AuthorizeMe, to help her fellow Christian authors flesh out their book ideas. Originally, she started with a 12-hour, 2-day seminar that guides authors on how to write a book proposal...

Taylor University's Professional Writers Conference takes place every July and is a great opportunity for authors to connect with each other, network, and learn more about different areas of writing. Taylor Professor Donna Arthur Downs says many alumni...

The main difference between independent and traditional publishing is the time line, as author and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks explains. Additional differences include the amount of money required up front by the author and the amount...

The main difference between independent and traditional publishing is the time line, as author and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks explains. Additional differences include the amount of money required up front by the author and the amount...

While self-publishing can be a path to success, authors should be aware that their work will always need another set of eyes reviewing and revising. Author Naomi Brett Rourke explains that when she was traditionally published, she knew there many eyes...

New writers often hear that they need to have an "author platform" in order to be successful. What is an author platform, anyway? Your author platform is your ability to reach readers and sell books. For authors that want to get traditionally published...