You want to reach readers and have decided to blog. Good for you! But how do you write an effective blog post that will bring readers back for more? Here is some good news – it’s easier than you might think. A good blog post is short, between 250 to...

Author, poet and producer, Kweisi Gharreau, describes how poetry allowed him to process the emotions over his brother's death. This will inspire you to write with purpose, plus remind you how personal experiences are often the best fuel for poetry.

Author, poet and producer, Kweisi Gharreau, describes how poetry allowed him to process the emotions over his brother's death. This will inspire you to write with purpose, plus remind you how personal experiences are often the best fuel for poetry. Click...

Beth Albright, author of "Hearts of Dixie," talks about growing up in Tuscaloosa and how she uses her Southern heritage in all of her writing. This is a technique used by many writers and you can do it, too. Listen in as Beth describes how she weaves...

Beth Albright, author of "Hearts of Dixie," talks about growing up in Tuscaloosa and how she uses her Southern heritage in all of her writing. This is a technique used by many writers and you can do it, too. Listen in as Beth describes how she weaves...

Author Catherine Cruzan discusses finding the perfect voice for your audio book. She also gives you an idea of cost and how to negotiate a contract with your voice actor.

Heather McCormack, managing editor of the Library Journal, describes how self published authors can work with her organization to solicit reviews and offers some tips for success in the endeavor.

Author Catherine Cruzan discusses finding the perfect voice for your audio book. She also gives you an idea of cost and how to negotiate a contract with your voice actor. Click here to play this audio clip

Suzy Takacs, owner of The Book Cellar bookstore in Chicago, Illinois, shares how she brought a new bookstore to her community and the key elements that help keep the bookstore a success. Click here to play this audio clip

Suzy Takacs, owner of The Book Cellar bookstore in Chicago, Illinois, shares how she brought a new bookstore to her community and the key elements that help keep the bookstore a success.