A “concept” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances.” In the Academy Award nominated “Ides of March”, for example, the concept could be stated as: “An idealistic political operative must come...

Bestselling author and speaker, John U. Bacon, talks about writing "Fourth and Long," an all access book about college football teams and the process of dealing with NCAA sanctions.

Bestselling author and speaker, John U. Bacon, talks about writing "Fourth and Long," an all access book about college football teams and the process of dealing with NCAA sanctions. Click here to play this audio clip

Writing your first book can pose many challenges along the way, which is why so few writers actually get to their final goal of holding a published book in their hand. But, you can greatly increase your chances of success by creating a realistic plan...

It can be difficult to stay motivated and on task when working on a book project, especially when writing isn't your full-time job. Author Rachel Ogorek offers tips for staying focused and seeing a book project through to completion. First, set deadlines...

It can be difficult to stay motivated and on task when working on a book project, especially when writing isn't your full-time job. Author Rachel Ogorek offers tips for staying focused and seeing a book project through to completion. First, set deadlines...

At first glance, it may appear that writing collaborations and collecting other people’s stories would be easier than writing your own book. But that is not necessarily the case, explains Susan Titus Osborn, an author, editor, and owner of The Christian...

When writing a memoir, you may struggle with trying to stick to the facts while also protecting yourself legally. Bestselling author Domingo Martinez discusses writing a memoir and avoiding legal issues. When writing his first nonfiction book, he stuck...