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...

Anyone that wants to write can write, but it takes special skills to create content and stories that capture the interest of readers other than yourself or your family. These skills can be learned through formal MFA programs and honed through writing...

As a former seventh grade English teacher, middle-grade author Laura Martin received the best possible training to write for her target reader. Her daily interactions with the students and seeing which books grabbed their attention and which didn't provided...

Arthur Doweyko, award-winning author and scientist, explains the difference between writing a book and actually selling a book. It can be hard for authors who have finally finished a manuscript to consider tackling a major marketing project. However...

With a busy schedule, you may feel that you are too busy to write. Finding time to write is challenging. But if writing is important to you, look for pockets of time throughout the day to work on your book. Author Leslie Ann Moore shares her tips on...

The second group coaching workshop provided the opportunity to discuss story direction, story structure, outlining progress, ask general questions, and get advice. This webinar followed the second instructional webinar, which covered: • How to define...

First drafts are generally messy and full of mistakes. Many authors encourage each other to write very rough first drafts for the sake of creativity. It’s in the second draft that an author begins to polish the language to craft something coherent...

Author Keith Sharpe discusses how he finds passion for writing, and from where his source of inspiration comes. “I think it’s really important, first of all, to choose an aspect of Christianity…that you’re really fired up about,” Sharpe says. For...

Author Keith Sharpe discusses how he finds passion for writing, and from where his source of inspiration comes. “I think it’s really important, first of all, to choose an aspect of Christianity…that you’re really fired up about,” Sharpe says. For...

You've done it! You've written and published your first novel and have found some success - congratulations! What comes next? You are likely feeling intense pressure to produce another great novel along with some anxiety. Author Jo Furniss calls this...