Author Daylle Deanna Schwartz tells us about her start as an author and why she chose to give away her thirteenth book rather than selling it, even though she had a book deal offer. It is a great example of writing with a cause and making a difference...

Before you try an agent, there are essential tasks to do first. Agent Jill Marsal discusses tips on how to get a literary agent to help you reach your book publishing goals. First, identify the agents who work with your book's genre. This will help...

Watch exclusive footage of Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice , in conversation with Leigh Haber, Books Editor at O , the Oprah Magazine, a part of Simon & Schuster’s Book Club Matinee at New York City’s historic Ed Sullivan Theater. ...

Before you try an agent, there are essential tasks to do first. Agent Jill Marsal discusses tips on how to get a literary agent to help you reach your book publishing goals. First, identify the agents who work with your book's genre. This will help...

Writing retreats, whether virtual or in-person, can be a great way for writers to improve their process and craft, and also interact with other writers. Cathy Fyock, The Business Book Strategist, loves writing retreats, especially for her business professional...

There are a limited number of hours in the day and it can be difficult to fit writing into a busy schedule. Author and speaker Maureen Francisco discusses the importance of making time to write and understanding what works for you. She compares writing...

There are a limited number of hours in the day and it can be difficult to fit writing into a busy schedule. Author and speaker Maureen Francisco discusses the importance of making time to write and understanding what works for you. She compares writing...

Freelance editor Erin Brown shares great tips of how to make the most of a critique of your work, including who not to ask to review your work. “Don’t let your ego get in the way of improving your manuscript,” she says. The revision process, though...

Author and editor Robert Yehling discusses the work he has done with celebrities and how to tell their stories. Working with celebrities is so exciting, because of the full lives and fantastic stories they bring to the table. But it can also be nerve...