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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jenna Free, editor and writer for Girl Friday Productions, gives some tips on writing a great book proposal.

Jenna Free, editor and writer for Girl Friday Productions, gives some tips on writing a great book proposal. Click here to play this audio clip

Brent Gallenberger, senior marketing manager at Rodale Press, offers great advice about how to promote your book by reaching out to as many venues and contacts as possible. According to Gallenberger, it's never too early to say, "I have a book coming...

The Tates discuss the different components of children's books, including how they choose the topics they include in their books. They recommend getting a good idea of the market by seeing what's on the bookshelves and getting to know the readership...