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...

In 2019, visiting the public library was one of Americans’ top cultural activities, according to Gallup . Adults reported visiting a library 10.5 times per year – more than they went to the movies, live sporting events, museums, zoos, or theme parks...

Garnering book reviews is a critical part of the book launch process, and authors need to be strategic with the timing. So, how do new authors go about getting book reviews? As author Carolyn Howard-Johnson explains in her book, How to Get Great Book...

Watch exclusive footage of bestselling author Lisa See discussing her latest novel, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane , a part of Simon & Schuster’s Book Club Matinee at New York City’s historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Lisa See shares: 1. Her experience...

Much of the publishing industry was shocked at the beginning of 2010 to receive a report from Bowker stating that over a million books were published in 2009 (the numbers for 2010 aren’t yet available). About 770,000 of those books were self published...

In this webinar, editor JoSelle Vanderhooft explores topics relating to different types of freelance editing services, such as copyediting and content editing, and the differences between them. She'll also discuss interactions between editors and authors...

No matter your publishing path, there are many steps and tasks that need to be done leading up to the launch of your book, leaving little time to just simply celebrate your accomplishments. A successful book launch requires a lot of hard work and planning...

In this first quarterly check-in webinar, presenters from the previous months’ webinars will provide a recap on tasks completed to date, offer tips and advice on staying motivated throughout the writing process, and host an open question and answer session...

The strong personal connection that author, speaker, and artist Laurie Finkelstein has with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) serves as both an inspiration and valuable resource. As someone who has struggled with her mental health, Finkelstein...

Stephanie Feger, owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, believes that there are only two non-negotiables in the world of book marketing: have an author website and have a meaningful presence on LinkedIn. LinkedIn can be a valuable platform...