Of all the keys to writing a successful book series, one stands above and beyond all the rest. It’s not what the author usually wants to hear, but it’s the cardinal rule for series writing. You must plan out the entire series before you start writing...

When you are finished writing a manuscript, you are not done yet. There are many steps involved in the process of editing a book. When it's done right, it will make your book better without taking away your writing voice and intent. Wayne Hoffman,...

When you are finished writing a manuscript, you are not done yet. There are many steps involved in the process of editing a book. When it's done right, it will make your book better without taking away your writing voice and intent. Wayne Hoffman,...

Agent Jamie Brenner, of Artists and Artisans, discusses how critical it is to know your audience and the market for your book. Your story is great, but you’re writing it because you believe that someone else can relate to it. With that in mind, authors...

Agent Jamie Brenner, of Artists and Artisans, discusses how critical it is to know your audience and the market for your book. Your story is great, but you’re writing it because you believe that someone else can relate to it. With that in mind, authors...

Contracts are difficult for most people to decipher without the assistance of attorney, and when writing and publishing a book there may be many types of contracts you encounter along the way. The best way to avoid making costly errors when dealing with...

Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize winning author, talks about her research and how bringing a human side to science helped write her award-winning book. As a science writer, she believes that science is the story of people. Animal research is really about...

Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize winning author, talks about her research and how bringing a human side to science helped write her award-winning book. As a science writer, she believes that science is the story of people. Animal research is really about...

Author P.J. Hoover wrote the first draft of her book Solstice in record time: 17 days! In this interview, she shares first draft writing advice and explains the process she followed. "Getting through the first draft is the hardest stage," Hoover says...