You want your first draft to be amazing, but sometimes it's lacking. Perhaps that's the way it should be. It's only your first pass through. Listen as Brian Yansky discusses the process he uses, as well as those of his colleagues, to get through the...

Charu Suri, travel blogger at www.butterflydiary.com, shares how important "niche" is when it comes to travel writing. She talks about catering to today's travelers and their interest in living like a local – which means, as a writer, you need to know...

Bill Donahue, author and speaker, shares insight on how to make an effective writing group, including making sure the whole group is on the same page on a few key topics when you first start out. Share this with everyone in your group! Click here...

Charu Suri, travel blogger at www.butterflydiary.com, shares how important "niche" is when it comes to travel writing. She talks about catering to today's travelers and their interest in living like a local – which means, as a writer, you need to know...

Bill Donahue, author and speaker, shares insight on how to make an effective writing group, including making sure the whole group is on the same page on a few key topics when you first start out. Share this with everyone in your group!

Ursula K. Le Guin discusses how she began to write novels for younger readers. Learn more about award-winning author Ursula K. Le Guin at http://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Ursula-K-Le-Guin/19020778?mcd=vd_youtube_author .

People respond to stories. Compelling stories of real life experiences impact audiences and readers in ways no other words can. You may want to write a book about an important episode of your life. You may want your fiction to reflect your own experiences...

Do you dream of seeing your book on the shelves of the local bookstore? Before that can happen, you have to learn the “rules” of selling your book into the retail market. Bookstores have very limited shelf space compared to the rent they are being charged...

Multi-book author, screenwriter, life coach, and speaker Greg Dinkin describes the value of self-discipline in a writer's life. Check in with him and then ask yourself if you have what it takes to stay focused long enough to write a book. Click here...

Multi-book author, screenwriter, life coach, and speaker Greg Dinkin describes the value of self-discipline in a writer's life. Check in with him and then ask yourself if you have what it takes to stay focused long enough to write a book.