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...

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...

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...

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...

Is research supporting your book or illuminating it? Author Karleen Koen breaks down the challenges of mastering topics that are unfamiliar to the writer. Click here to play this audio clip

Is research supporting your book or illuminating it? Author Karleen Koen breaks down the challenges of mastering topics that are unfamiliar to the writer.

Author Carolyn Howard-Johnson talks about the importance of your marketing mailing list, how to get it, and how it helps you propel your book forward. It helps to have a personal connection to the people on your list, so they don't think of your messages...

Tom Rieger, bestselling author of Breaking the Fear Barrier, tells the story of how his research helped him identify a common theme or pattern for his book and how he went about quantifying the themes he found.

CEO and Founder of Shoreline Entertainment, Morris Ruskin, discusses the structure of a Hollywood production company and how the movie industry's buying habits have changed over the years. It's a great overview that can help authors understand how their...