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...

If a writer is trying too hard to impress readers, or consistently uses language that is too elaborate or detailed, they might get called out for "overwriting". Many new writers believe that they need to share everything that is in their heads, and...

To be successful in handling your own publicity, you need to be willing to put in the time it will take to do it right. You have to be ready to handle all the researching, organizing and execution of your plans. Don't worry, although challenging, it...

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...

Writer and producer Craig Miller decided to put together a memoir about his time working on Star Wars after being told for years by friends, family, and convention-goers that he certainly had enough stories to fill a book. This is how his new memoir...

Phillip Done's critically acclaimed biography The Charms of Miss O'Hara was the result of a chance meeting. A big fan of Hollywood starlet Ann Rutherford, Done couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet her when he spotted her at a restaurant. They became...

Phillip Done's critically acclaimed biography The Charms of Miss O'Hara was the result of a chance meeting. A big fan of Hollywood starlet Ann Rutherford, Done couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet her when he spotted her at a restaurant. They became...

You’ve written your manuscript! Now what? How do begin getting your book in the hands of readers or even into the hands of an editor? A publicist may be able to help you pitch your work. Author and Publicist, Mary Bisbee-Beek, explains the different...

You’ve written your manuscript! Now what? How do begin getting your book in the hands of readers or even into the hands of an editor? A publicist may be able to help you pitch your work. Author and Publicist, Mary Bisbee-Beek, explains the different...

Do you have to write every day? Many writers believe this habit is absolutely necessary to be a successful. They feel that master works are only created by continual and steady practice. But is this the only way? Upon closer examination, only some writers...