Author and forensic registered nurse Serita Stevens talks about the process of adapting a book to film or television, and how difficult it is to move from one to the other because of how very different the two are. Written works are slower, more introspective...

The process and end result of writing screenplays and manuscripts can vary greatly, writer and producer Craig Miller explains. Authors writing a novel will need to evoke imagery and concepts through the written word, while screenwriters don’t need to...

A media tie-in book can take a few forms: a companion book to a television show or film, the companion to a group of films or shows, or a history of certain shows and films. Writer, producer, and TV host Herbie J Pilato says there are three things to...

For musician and author W. Timothy Wright, the creative process for songwriting and writing a book is very different. The need for a creative outlet, which is often the catalyst behind his work, does however, come from a similar place. As a member of...

WordWise Media owner and literary agent Steve Hutson believes any writer that wants to publish a book needs to attend conferences to get educated on writing craft and the industry. He also recommends that he or she join a critique group or have a mentor...

To outline or not to outline? That is a very common question amongst new writers, both fiction and nonfiction. The answer largely depends on what type of writer you are - are you a plotter or a pantser ? In other words, are you a planner or are you spontaneous...

What makes a good book? For author Rob Wingerter it is a combination of two essential things. First, he believes that writers must be very passionate about the topic on which they are writing. If you write without passion your work will likely not...

What makes a good book? For author Rob Wingerter it is a combination of two essential things. First, he believes that writers must be very passionate about the topic on which they are writing. If you write without passion your work will likely not...

Sometimes even the best writer needs a little help to get where he or she wants to be. Whether you’ve got the worst case of writer’s block or you’re just feeling a little lost, author and life coach Steve Piacente has tips and practices that can pull...

As an author and small business owner, book PR/marketing expert A.G. Billig is constantly juggling her own writing and marketing along with managing her Self-Publishing Mastery website. She’s found that blocking out time for writing every day and staying...