To Outline or Not to Outline Your Novel? A large part of writing a fiction book is not so much the writing, but about learning how to take an idea and turn it into a full-fledged book. This process is one that stumps most new authors. They have an...

No one wants to write a mediocre book, but a quick look at many of the books on the shelves of your local bookstore finds that many are just that, average. What elements move books from the run–of-the-mill-garden variety and rocket them into the stratosphere...

In this webinar session, #1 best-selling children’s author Sheri Fink discusses how you can go from simply having an idea, to believing in that idea and taking the next step of starting your children’s book. She offers tips on how to focus your narrative...

Readers love a series. Agents love series. Both indie authors and publishers know that a well-connected series can gain loyal fans and increase sales. Series also create opportunities for those “extras” that can serve as lead magnets, give-aways, fan...

Writing doesn’t just happen. Honing your writing craft involves the hard work of learning writing skills and practicing them over and over again. Excellent writing involves a series of author choices designed to capture a reader’s attention and emotion...

Does the writing process change or get easier as you write more books for continue with a book series? For Trice Hickman, author of The Unexpected Love series, the answer is yes. Watch or listen as she gives her thoughts on how her writing process...

Does the writing process change or get easier as you write more books for continue with a book series? For Trice Hickman, author of The Unexpected Love series, the answer is yes. Watch or listen as she gives her thoughts on how her writing process...

One of the most difficult aspects of writing a nonfiction, research-based book is making it personal. Your audience wants the research, but it is much more useful to them if it is relatable. So how do you make nonfiction books relatable? Bestselling...

One of the most difficult aspects of writing a nonfiction, research-based book is making it personal. Your audience wants the research, but it is much more useful to them if it is relatable. So how do you make nonfiction books relatable? Bestselling...

Ready to write that book proposal?  Learn how to do it well from bestselling author Mitch Albom ("Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet In Heaven"). Mr. Albom discusses what to include in your proposal and the importance of standing out...