The book publishing industry is certainly not stagnant when looking across all genres and categories. Literary agent and book development consultant Claire Gerus has noticed more and more publishers picking up stories aimed at children and young adults...

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...

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,...

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...

When comparing two of the largest cultural centers in the United States, Los Angeles and New York City, author and educator Tara Botel Doherty believes LA is more creative. Along with the light and the ocean one finds in Los Angeles, Doherty points to...

Having fully developed, relatable characters in your story is essential to catching the attention of your audience, whether that's an agent, publisher, or reader. Author Jeanne Lyet Gassman has been praised for her character development in her award...

Having fully developed, relatable characters in your story is essential to catching the attention of your audience, whether that's an agent, publisher, or reader. Author Jeanne Lyet Gassman has been praised for her character development in her award...

Having worked with many authors and dozens of manuscripts over the years, ALC and Fuzeframe President Keith Ogorek sees common storytelling mistakes that derail opportunities for writers. One of the most common mistakes he sees authors making is not...

As much as she hates to say it, professor and author Donna Arthur Downs believes social media is crucial for writers. If you don't have a following, she says, it will be difficult to get attention from traditional publishers. Downs herself recently took...