Writing and publishing a children's book is a dream of many authors. So how do you break into the children's book industry? Children’s author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi shares her tips for writers interested in breaking into the children's book market...

For author and educator Dr. Mark Eckel the writing always begins and ends with stories. The stories that inspire his writing come from his daily life and encounters, such as conversations with his students. His focus as a writer and author is to inspire...

For author and educator Dr. Mark Eckel the writing always begins and ends with stories. The stories that inspire his writing come from his daily life and encounters, such as conversations with his students. His focus as a writer and author is to inspire...

Author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly’s novella, The Legend of Astridr: Birth , started out as a slightly different story. It began as a fairy tale inspired by her time working on a film shoot in South America. The story’s...

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...

If you are writing – or are considering writing – a self-help book, there are several steps that will help you establish your credentials, relate to your audience, and hone your message. When you’re all done with the book, part two begins – marketing...

Promoting a book takes time—and so does writing one. Accomplishing all of your book marketing and writing goals as an author is all about maximizing your time. Bestselling author Susan Mallery discusses the delicate balance of finding time to write and...

Promoting a book takes time—and so does writing one. Accomplishing all of your book marketing and writing goals as an author is all about maximizing your time. Bestselling author Susan Mallery discusses the delicate balance of finding time to write and...

When it comes to finding your writing voice, there are two major components. The first component is genre. Voice is different from one genre to the next. Become familiar with the voice and tone of your genre by reading many books in that genre. The...