One of the hardest parts of finishing a novel is staying motivated and dedicated to the task. Author and writing teacher Alan Watt discusses his approach to writing a first draft in 90 days. He describes how he's successfully used this technique in...

The story arc or narrative arc is how the story unfolds and is a critical component of any impactful story. As producer and director, David Wong, explains, to create an effective story arc for a documentary the writer will need to understand his or her...

Taking time to use specific words and phrases are worth the effort, says Nancy Ellen Dodd, author of "The Writer's Compass." She describes how to punch up your story with visual storytelling techniques, like using nouns and verbs that create intended...

Taking time to use specific words and phrases are worth the effort, says Nancy Ellen Dodd, author of "The Writer's Compass." She describes how to punch up your story with visual storytelling techniques, like using nouns and verbs that create intended...

The story arc or narrative arc is how the story unfolds and is a critical component of any impactful story. As producer and director, David Wong, explains, to create an effective story arc for a documentary the writer will need to understand his or her...

Author Desmond Hall, one of Variety magazine’s "Top 50 Creatives to Watch", shares his writing must-haves that motivate and inspire him. His latest novel, Better Must Come , is a fiercely evocative, action-packed young adult thriller looks at the darker...

One of the hardest parts of finishing a novel is staying motivated and dedicated to the task. Author and writing teacher Alan Watt discusses his approach to writing a first draft in 90 days. He describes how he's successfully used this technique in...

Doug Stone, co-author of "Thanks for the Feedback," discusses the challenges of writing a business book.

Doug Stone, co-author of "Thanks for the Feedback," discusses the challenges of writing a business book. Click here to play this audio clip

Setting up an author website or blog can be overwhelming due to technology challenges and an excessive amount of options. If you’re going to spend time and potentially hard-earned money on building a website , it’s important to understand the best path...