Laura Sims gives us a behind the book look at how she came to write her thrilling debut, Looker . A dazzling, razor-sharp debut novel about a woman whose obsession with the beautiful actress on her block drives her to the edge. For more on this author...

Historical fiction involves an intricate blend of fact and imagination. The amount of real history and fictional invention can vary, but there are usually fictional protagonists and characters integrated with historically accurate characters, events...

Yes, Amazon is huge but they're only 41% of new book sales. If you are not in bookstores, you're leaving 51% of your profits behind. With over 2400 Independent bookstores in the US (and growing), you owe it to yourself to learn more about this oft-disparaged...

Just as authors can find value in adding public speaking to their tool box, public speakers often have great material for writing a book. Speaker and author Francis Cholle, winner of the USA Book News award for “Best Books 2011? in the Business Motivational...

Writing a clear table of contents for a nonfiction book is critical. Shelia Heen, co-author of “Thanks for the Feedback,” discusses heading and table of contents best practices. She stresses that headings are one of the most important parts of business...

Writing a clear table of contents for a nonfiction book is critical. Shelia Heen, co-author of “Thanks for the Feedback,” discusses heading and table of contents best practices. She stresses that headings are one of the most important parts of business...

Just as authors can find value in adding public speaking to their tool box, public speakers often have great material for writing a book. Speaker and author Francis Cholle, winner of the USA Book News award for “Best Books 2011? in the Business Motivational...

It's important for new and aspiring writers to understand their goals for their writing. It's also important to understand that once a published work is released into the marketplace, the writer may lose some control over how it is going to be received...

It's important for new and aspiring writers to understand their goals for their writing. It's also important to understand that once a published work is released into the marketplace, the writer may lose some control over how it is going to be received...

Let’s talk promotion channels. How do you choose from all of the possible platforms to best promote your book? And after you’ve chosen a platform, how do you know who to target your promotion toward? Founder of www.buildbookbuzz.com, Sandra Beckwith...