I’m always in awe of anybody who has managed to write a novel. I find the idea overwhelming and quite wonderful. In the movie business, people look to other people’s success to guide them in their choices about what movies to support and what movies...

First of all, you should know that the book business is in a state of turmoil and change. I’ve weathered a few storms in the past. When television started, I was told no one would read books again. That should give you some idea of how old I am. When...

It’s hard to write when you’re isolated; you need new ideas and experiences, especially when you’re a new author and the whole craft is unknown to you. Understanding how other people go about writing is important, and writing groups are a great way to...

Genre classification plays an important role in a book’s life. Publishers, agents, and advertisers use genres to bring your book to market. Readers use it to find your book. The genre determines where the book is placed in physical and virtual bookstores...

Author John Locke is arguably one of the most successful independently published authors to date. He is a New York Times best-selling author ( Saving Rachel ) and has written eleven books across three genres (titles include V egas Moon, Wish List, A...

If you love fantasy and science fiction, you know Philip Athans. He wrote his first novel in 1985, he published his first, Baldur’s Gate , in 1998 and has gone on to publish many more, including Annihilation , which earned him a spot on the coveted New...