Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky, talks about the unconventional process she takes to creating her popular novels. No two writers create in the same way, and some people have a clean smooth process where one step logically follows the other. Some...

Looking back at what he knows now versus what he knew starting out as a writer, Chrome Oxide says he wishes he had known how hard it can be to find success as a writer. This wouldn't have deterred him, but would have made him feel better prepared. He...

Many fiction authors find that outlining is an essential piece of their writing process. An outline is a method of organizing plot points to create a fleshed out and meaningful story. There is no one way to outline for fiction. You may have ordered list...

Nonfiction is a wide and varied genre, so it can be difficult to find clear guidelines to follow. Most importantly, you should know why you are writing this book and what you hope readers will take away from it. From there, following these five elements...

Author Kaitlin Solimine has received several scholarships, awards, and residencies for her writing, including the 2012 Dzanc Books/Disquiet International Literary Program award for her debut novel Empire of Glass , judged by the Pulitzer Prize winning...

Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low), co-authors of the Singaporean middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam , both grew up reading a lot of mystery books such as Nancy Drew and The Famous 5 . Adan began writing at a young age and loved telling...

There are specific elements that former Director of Media Services for Author Solutions Caroline Weiss looks for when reviewing books for potential adaptation to screen. The two most important elements are a well-developed storyline and strong, memorable...

In this webinar, literary agent Nicholas Croce will explain the changing role of agents and how they can help authors who have more ways than ever before to successfully publish. What does your book project and your career need? How can an agent help...

There are specific elements that former Director of Media Services for Author Solutions Caroline Weiss looks for when reviewing books for potential adaptation to screen. The two most important elements are a well-developed storyline and strong, memorable...