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...

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...

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...

When author Jonathan Brown first started writing, he followed the advice “write what you know.” He has written books about a character who is a drummer, and another who is a bouncer – both of which Brown himself is or has been. But Brown came to realize...

When planning to write a fiction series it's important to have a strategy up front. For writers that are new to creating a fiction series, Echoes Across Time author Matthew Ballard recommends they focus on making the first book a complete story, but...

When planning to write a fiction series it's important to have a strategy up front. For writers that are new to creating a fiction series, Echoes Across Time author Matthew Ballard recommends they focus on making the first book a complete story, but...

Janet Heimlich, author and founder of the Child-Friendly Faith Project, discusses how she build awareness of her book on child maltreatment, which also helped her create a nonprofit for the same cause. Click here to play this audio clip

Charles Ardai, founder and editor of "Hard Case Crime," has won many awards, as have other authors that he has published. In this clip, he discusses how that might give longevity to an author's career. Click here to play this audio clip

Janet Heimlich, author and founder of the Child-Friendly Faith Project, discusses how she build awareness of her book on child maltreatment, which also helped her create a nonprofit for the same cause.