Author Mike Johnson discusses his personal writing habits -whether he writes every day, at the same time every day, and whether he works on multiple books at once.

Author Mike Johnson discusses his personal writing habits -whether he writes every day, at the same time every day, and whether he works on multiple books at once. Click here to play this audio clip

Alan Watt, author, writing teacher, and comic shares his thoughts on the key to good comedy. Listen in and see if you can translate his advice into comedic writing for your book. Click here to play this audio clip

If pursuing a traditional publishing path, it's important to understand literary agent and publisher expectations. You will typically need to submit a compelling query letter, but in some cases you will also be required to submit a book proposal package...

Author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman is writing a memoir that focuses on her perspective of growing up with a parent that suffers from combat PTSD. She understands some common concerns that challenge memoir writers including relationships and memory...

Professor and author Donna Arthur Downs believes the biggest obstacle that holds new writers back from reaching their potential is not having time to write. In addition, they also have to find time to build an online platform through avenues such social...

Choosing a genre can be a complex process, especially if an author begins writing without an audience in mind. While it’s recommended that authors know who their audience is before beginning their manuscript , not every author is aware of who he or...

There are many things that authors need to research and plan for BEFORE their book is published. Having a great understanding of the market for your genre or topic and how you plan to promote your book can go a long way in ensuring a successful book...

It's important to have an informed distribution plan when you are getting ready to publish your book. How you publish your book, whether traditionally or independently, can impact your distribution options. CamCat Publishing founder Sue Arroyo recommends...

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...