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Tips for Writing Compelling Characters - podcast
Joe Meno
Joe Meno, fiction author and playwright, gives perspective on creating the most compelling characters. Who do you know that brings conflict into your life from the moment they walk into the room? That person who came to your mind will probably make...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
Tips For Writing About Celebrities - video
Robert Yehling
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...
over 9 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Tips On Handling Writing Critiques - video
Erin Brown
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...
over 9 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
Tips On Handling Writing Critiques - podcast
Erin Brown
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...
over 9 years ago
Getting Feedback
Peer Reviews
Tips for Writing Compelling Characters - video
Joe Meno
Joe Meno, fiction author and playwright, gives perspective on creating the most compelling characters. Who do you know that brings conflict into your life from the moment they walk into the room? That person who came to your mind will probably make...
over 9 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
What are the best ways to present a book at a reading or book club?
Author Learning Center
Question: What are the best ways to present a book at a reading or book club? Answer: In-person events continue to be one of the most effective ways authors can reach readers because readers love meeting authors face-to-face. These events give...
over 3 years ago
Author Learning Center
Ask Keith
The Value of Critique Groups and Professional Book Editors
Arthur Doweyko
Arthur Doweyko, award-winning author and scientist, explains his approach to receiving criticism. He uses his experience with writing scientific papers as he collaborates with people who edit his work. Writing nonfiction scientific papers like that...
over 7 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
Book Sales: Pricing Considerations for a Print Book - article
Molly Blaisdell
As an author, you want to make an informed decision when deciding how to publish your work. Traditional, independent, do-it-yourself, and supported self-publishing are all viable publishing models, but what is the best choice for you? A basic understanding...
over 9 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Discoverability and Success - podcast
Rusty Shelton
Competition in the book market is tough. Your book is up against thousands of other books in the same genre. How will readers find your book? President of Shelton Interactive, Rusty Shelton, explains the importance of discoverability in book sales...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Discoverability and Success - video
Rusty Shelton
Competition in the book market is tough. Your book is up against thousands of other books in the same genre. How will readers find your book? President of Shelton Interactive, Rusty Shelton, explains the importance of discoverability in book sales...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
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