Inspired by stories of mystery and conspiracy such as Ready Player One and The DaVinci Code , children's author and screenwriter Derek Taylor Kent set out to write a puzzle mystery novel for adults. Once he determined that his passion for Stanley Kubrick...

You are a writer and an artist in your own right. But most writers don’t know much about illustrating a book. Moreover, you might have no idea where to begin looking when you try to find an artist for your piece. Here are some tips for your search. ...

School-based marketing is worthwhile if you are writing in the young adult genre, or if your book would be relevant to students in a classroom situation (see a related article on this site, “School Based Marketing Events: Who Do They Work For?”, for...

#1 best-selling author Sheri Fink shares her step-by-step process of what to do in preparation for the launch of your book, including social media strategies, word-of-mouth marketing, creating publicity, getting reviews, and more. Learn how to utilize...

Your Writing is Terrific, Now Become Prolific! Best-selling author Derek Taylor Kent is the author of 19 published and soon-to-be published books, including seven novels, dozens of screenplays, plays, and musicals, and more. But would you believe he...

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...

Singaporean poet and photographer Marc Nair has published five solo volumes of poetry, the first three of which were published with Red Wheelbarrow Books. Red Wheelbarrow Books is a Singapore-based publisher that focuses on showcasing poetry and prose...

Book awards can not only provide validation for your work but can also be a great promotional tool. As an award finalist or winner, an author's digital presence is increased when they are recognized by the award program online. And by sharing this...

Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose is a firm believer in participating in contests and book award programs. Winning awards not only validates your work, but it boosts your promotional efforts. To find the best award programs she suggests searching...

Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose is a firm believer in participating in contests and book award programs. Winning awards not only validates your work, but it boosts your promotional efforts. To find the best award programs she suggests searching...