Marlan Warren, Author and Publicist with Roadmap Communications, explains how to overcome some of the challenges of self-publishing a book. One of the biggest challenges she sites is the stigma that still surrounds self-published books. With this in...

You're Not Gonna Selfie Your Way Out of This One! A "behind the scenes" look at Cathy Fyock's strategic photoshoot orchestrated by Melissa Demple Henry. As an author, you know the importance of building your brand. But how do you develop a strategic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...