E-books are a great way for emerging authors to make their first splash, because e-book publishers don’t reject you. You also don’t need an agent to publish an e-book, so whatever you make is yours and yours alone (once the e-book retailer gets its split...

You've launched your book with a bang, now what? Is it better to go off the radar until you have a new novel to brag about, or to keep engaging with your audience? Well, the old saying “out of sight, out of mind” applies to the publishing industry...

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...

Claire LaZebnik, author of "Epic Fail" and "Overcoming Autism," has written both fiction and nonfiction. She discusses how an author's expectations for a book's commercial success should factor in the genre, audience size, and just plain luck. Click...

Claire LaZebnik, author of "Epic Fail" and "Overcoming Autism," has written both fiction and nonfiction. She discusses how an author's expectations for a book's commercial success should factor in the genre, audience size, and just plain luck. ...

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...

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...

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...