Hollywood producers often look to literature for their next big movie. The trick is getting their attention. Pen Densham, Hollywood producer, writer, and director, talks about how to sell your book to Hollywood and the right way to initiate contact...

Author Nancy Ellen Dodd discusses her book "The Writer’s Compass," which is a creative writing process resource for authors. It helps authors map out and structure a story. If you are struggling with getting started, arranging the parts of your story...

Author Nancy Ellen Dodd discusses her book "The Writer’s Compass," which is a creative writing process resource for authors. It helps authors map out and structure a story. If you are struggling with getting started, arranging the parts of your story...

Traditional publishing is a business and publishers release many new books each year with the hopes of driving sales and being profitable. Despite the number of books being pushed out, W Publishing Group Associate Publisher Stephanie Newton realizes...

Over the past few years, there have been an alarming number of misrepresentations and scams frequently targeting self-published authors. Bad actors are touting false and misleading claims and even going so far as impersonating publishing companies. Some...

Marketing your book doesn’t require you to become a high-powered salesperson, advertising executive, or seasoned promoter. Your personal involvement and commitment to the process are the most important factors for a successful book-marketing campaign...

It goes without saying that the last couple years have been…turbulent. The changes to our world have been far reaching and widespread. Not surprisingly, all this upheaval has altered not only our way of life, but also the way we consume media, such as...

Finding an agent is hard work, and it isn’t uncommon for an author’s query to end up in the slush pile. There are ways, though, that authors set themselves apart so that their letters lead to a full manuscript request. Eventually, the right query letter...

Book signings and other author events are exciting for authors and readers alike when the right planning and preparation take place. There are many different events that you can take part in as an author. Instead of trying to be present at every signing...