The industry has changed a lot in recent years, and women directors are in high demand, which means there are women producers who are looking for more women-focused projects. That’s a great thing. However, it’s also true that it can still be hard to...

The non-fiction genre is the large umbrella under which all of those books that are not fiction fall into, such as memoir, history, biography, sports books, politics and cookbooks. Although they are not inventions of the author, they can seem as different...

E-books are electronic books that you put out through the internet. People can download an e-book from your site directly or from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, or a similar site. There are a lot of free e-books these days, or you can charge any price...

As a writer, there are several different ways you can get your work on television. The traditional model involves finding an agent who will represent you by going to networks and saying, “Hey, this is fantastic, and it fits with your programming.” If...

What makes a book a “keeper”? Plot is key, writing is vital, but it’s the characters who really let a reader fall in love with your story. Multi-published author Allie Pleiter shares how to build characters that engage and enthrall your readers. Learn...

Publishing a book is a very scary next step for any writer and his or her story. Whether you plan to pursue a traditional publishing path or self-publishing path, several things must take place before submitting to an agent, publisher, or self-publishing...

So you finished your book? That's great! But now comes the hard part. How can you self-edit so that it's in good enough shape for critical readers, agents, and publishers? How do you know if you need a professional editor? Bestselling author Derek...

In today's challenging book market, you either are a power author brand or a commodity. Marketing your books without having an author brand is like building a house without a solid foundation. It's not enough anymore to write a great book. You need to...

One thing that is very important for authors to understand about Hollywood is that Hollywood does not read books. Of course, there are many individual people in Hollywood who read, but as a rule, when it comes to deciding which projects to produce, Hollywood...