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...

You’ve written your latest book. You’ve printed it. Your book has been distributed. You’ve blogged about the release of your book. You Tweeted and posted an announcement on your Facebook page about its release. You’ve updated your website. Nevertheless...

An advance review copy or advance reading copy is a free, promotional copy of a book that's in the process of being published, but hasn't been released yet. As an author self-publishing, there are several benefits to using an ARC in your marketing plan...

New writers often hear that they need to have an "author platform" in order to be successful. What is an author platform, anyway? Your author platform is your ability to reach readers and sell books. For authors that want to get traditionally published...

Complicated characters are what make a great novel. Author Terry Persun shares insight on how to give characters depth in writing. He describes how to give character depth by ensuring that all of the scenes, dialogue, setting, and details flow through...

Complicated characters are what make a great novel. Author Terry Persun shares insight on how to give characters depth in writing. He describes how to give character depth by ensuring that all of the scenes, dialogue, setting, and details flow through...

The final instructional webinar with Jeanne Lyet Gassman covered: • Why memoir should read like a novel • Key story elements including plot, scenes, characters, dialogue, and more • How to write a great beginning • Using techniques such as flashbacks...

The romance genre is one of the most popular in the fiction category because readers enjoy witnessing the uplifting stories that pull at their heartstrings: love at first sight, developing relationships, forbidden romances, and love-hate dramas. But...

Instructional Part 2 – CLICK HERE FOR THE RECORDING! The second instructional webinar covered: • How to define your story direction • Finding your voice as the narrator • Research tips and how to handle incomplete or unreliable memories • Writing...