For bestselling children's author Sheri Fink, the keys to success are authenticity and passion. Fink has learned that by being open, honest, and personal with her audience she can fully engage with them. She recommends authors show their audiences...

Audio book rights are an area of subsidiary rights that I think will continue to grow. Audio books have had their ups and downs, but they are on a growth spurt at the moment, because content is king. We’re coming up with new ways to listen to books and...

American comic books were first popularized in the 1930's and the demand for comics has fluctuated over the decades. Recently, the comic book market is showing growth. Print and digital sales of comics are rising . People are being introduced to comic...

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...

A Skype tour for authors is a great online promotional tool for writers of young adult and children’s books. If this is your genre, it will help you market your published book. Through the website you can connect with other authors, librarians and even...

Being a successful author these days requires more than just writing & selling books. In this session, best-selling children’s author Sheri Fink shares the top six steps for achieving goals and finding success as an author. Learn strategies to increase...

Your Writing is Terrific, Now Become Prolific! Best-selling author Derek Taylor Kent is the author of 17 published and soon-to-be published books, including seven novels, dozens of screenplays, plays, and musicals, and more. But would you believe he...

As much as you’d like it to be, your book is not for everyone. While some books may appeal to many types of readers, most books appeal to only select audiences. As an indie or self-published author, identifying and reaching your specific readers is key...

If you have ever searched for a job, you have probably been advised to create and perfect your elevator speech. In other words, know how to describe who you are and your expertise in a few simple sentences. That way, if you ever run into someone who...

Audiobooks are one of the fastest growing segments of publishing! The ideal medium for commuters and vacationers, audiobooks have surged in popularity and there are more opportunities than ever to affordably create audiobooks that millions of listeners...