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Bob Morris on How His Experience as a Food & Travel Writer Enhanced His Fiction Writing
Bob Morris
Author Bob Morris has a diverse background as a writer including newspaper columnist, magazine editor, restaurant critic, and more. It was during his time as editor for Caribbean Travel & Life where he was inspired to start writing fiction novels....
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Setting
How to Choose the Right Publishing Path for You
Valerie Willis
Publishing a book is a very scary next step for any writer and his or her story. Whether you plan to pursue a traditional publishing path or self-publishing path, several things must take place before submitting to an agent, publisher, or self-publishing...
over 7 years ago
Preparation
Choosing a Path
Get It All Out - video
Jillian Lauren
Getting started with any writing project can be challenge for many authors. Jillian Lauren, bestselling author of Some Girls, shares her process and how she focuses on being available for the experience.
over 9 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
Considerations for Middle Grade Fantasy - video
Caitlen Rubino-Bradway
As with movie ratings, genre classifications are strict and detailed. Listen to author Caitlen Rubino-Bradway and learn what to keep in mind when writing a middle grade story, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls.
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Common Mistakes
Expressing Imagery and Emotion for the Travel Writer - video
Nick O'Connell
Author, travel writer and workshop speaker Nick O'Connell shares how he expresses imagery and emotion in unique ways while writing about travel.
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
What is the Best Thing About Being an Agent - video
David Patterson
Literary agent David Patterson shares how the interests of authors align with the interests of literary agents. He hopes to form a relationship that will last throughout the entirety of an author's writing career.
over 9 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Ghostwriting: Considerations with Biographies - podcast
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. Click here to play this...
over 9 years ago
Writing Jobs
Ghostwriter
Considerations for Middle Grade Fantasy - podcast
Caitlen Rubino-Bradway
As with movie ratings, genre classifications are strict and detailed. Listen to author Caitlen Rubino-Bradway and learn what to keep in mind when writing a middle grade story, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls. Click here to play this audio...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Common Mistakes
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
Get It All Out - podcast
Jillian Lauren
Getting started with any writing project can be challenge for many authors. Jillian Lauren, bestselling author of Some Girls, shares her process and how she focuses on being available for the experience. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
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