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What can Authors Learn from a Successful Bookstore? - video
Julie Wernersbach
Looking for tips on author brand development? Julie Wernersbach, publicist for BookPeople, the leading indie bookstore in the United States, describes how the store stays relevant and how authors can apply the same lessons to their brand development...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Time to Write: The Benefits of Writing Every Day - article
Molly Blaisdell
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...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Knowing Your “Why” When Writing a Nonfiction Educational Book
Michael Tabb
WGA Screenwriter, author, and MFA educator Michael Tabb didn’t set out to make a lot of money with his educational book, “Prewriting Your Screenplay: A Step-by-Step Guide to Generating Stories “. His goal was and still is to educate writers that want...
over 3 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
In writing and self-publishing a book, when should you apply for a copyright?
Author Learning Center
Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of copyright in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential relationship between the...
over 5 years ago
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A Dinosaur Ghost Story Set in a Museum
Luke Dumas
Author Luke Dumas discusses how his lifelong love of dinosaurs inspired him to write his new novel, THE PALEONTOLOGIST. For more on this author visit https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Luke-Dumas/189198799 .
over 2 years ago
Fiction
Reason for Writing
Ghostwriting: Considerations with Biographies - video
Henrietta Tiefenthaler
Bestselling author Henrietta Tiefenthaler discusses her ghostwriting projects and how external factors can seriously impact the publishing of biographies. If you have ever considered writing a biography don't miss this interview.
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
Getting Started With Short Stories - video
Liza Palmer
Liza Palmer, bestselling author of More Like Her, A Field Guide for Burying Your Parents, tells us how writing short stories helped to build her confidence as a novelist.
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
Where Do You Get Your Inspiration? - video
David Wilkinson
What gets you writing? Author David Wilkinson talks about how he finds motivation and inspiration when things seem fairly chaotic.
over 9 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Follow the Fun - video
Amber Scott
Author Amber Scott discusses how following our bliss or going toward what is 'fun' for us helps us be more invested in an activity, like writing. This, of course, makes it easier to stay motivated.
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Common Pitfalls in Characterization - podcast
David Corbett
Most writers want their antagonists to be perfect, but that isn't realistic. Author David Corbett explains how to write complex and compelling characters for your readers to enjoy. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
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