Accomplished writer and author Bob Morris admits that he was very green when he wrote his first novel. He didn't consider if there was an audience for his work or think about a marketing strategy. All he cared about with the first book in his Zack...

For many authors, their first completed manuscript isn't always the one that gets the first book deal. This was the case for middle-grade author Laura Martin. Her critically acclaimed Edge of Extinction book series was her second book project but was...

Middle-grade author Laura Martin didn't set out to write a book series about dinosaurs. After a visit to a dinosaur exhibit at a museum she was left wondering, "What would happen if we brought dinosaurs out of extinction?" She didn't immediately begin...

When Hollywood is looking for their next big movie idea, they often look to books. However, for a book to become a movie, the book must meet certain criteria. Ken Atchity, agent, producer, and CEO of StoryMerchant.com, shares what Hollywood wants in...

Gaining exposure and building credibility are a vital part of any author’s career. Tony N. Todaro, author, Executive Director of WC2 (West Coast Writers Conferences), and President of GLAWS (Greater Los Angeles Writers Society), explains how to build...

What is chick lit? What kinds of stories are included in this genre? Agent Jill Marsal explains this genre and reviews chick lit trends. She says that the term chick lit describes a kind of book that was generating a lot of buzz about five to ten years...

Publishing a book has many different motivators. You may be driven to publish in order to help others with your message, share your story, or support your business. But even when writing is your passion, you still need to pay the bills. So, how much...

When Hollywood is looking for their next big movie idea, they often look to books. However, for a book to become a movie, the book must meet certain criteria. Ken Atchity, agent, producer, and CEO of StoryMerchant.com, shares what Hollywood wants in...

Do you have an idea for a television show? Whether you've already written a book that could be turned into a TV show, or you have an idea in your head, there are some tricks you'll need to know if you want to turn your idea to TV series. Writer and...

Say you write a book and it flops. Unfortunately, that happens frequently, particularly in the tough publishing market we have today. But it doesn’t have to be the end of your writing career. A pseudonym is definitely an option, or you could write in...