Literary agent BJ Robbins explains how to write a query letter that will actually land a literary agent. For instance, take the time to find the agent's name and personalize the letter for their agency. Then, describe your book in a concise and appealing...

Join #1 bestselling, award-winning children’s author Sheri Fink for the ALC’s first multi-part webinar series on writing, illustrating, publishing, marketing, and branding for children’s books. Part 1: How to Write & Illustrate Your Children’s Book...

Multi-book author, screenwriter, life coach, and speaker Greg Dinkin tells us why he doesn't feel compelled to fully outline and define his book before he begins writing. Click here to play this audio clip

Multi-book author, screenwriter, life coach, and speaker Greg Dinkin tells us why he doesn't feel compelled to fully outline and define his book before he begins writing.

The market is tough for freelance magazine writers. Author Meredith Maran discusses the market for freelance magazine writers, how it has changed in the past five years. She also offers tips on how to get started in the freelance market. To get started...

The market is tough for freelance magazine writers. Author Meredith Maran discusses the market for freelance magazine writers, how it has changed in the past five years. She also offers tips on how to get started in the freelance market. To get started...

Can journalists write books? Having experience in journalism helps in book writing in many ways. Nina Burleigh, award-winning journalist and author of The New York Times bestselling book The Gift of Fatal Beauty (an Amanda Knox story), shares how her...

Can journalists write books? Having experience in journalism helps in book writing in many ways. Nina Burleigh, award-winning journalist and author of The New York Times bestselling book The Gift of Fatal Beauty (an Amanda Knox story), shares how her...

Starting a book is easy, but writing to the finish and publishing is difficult. In this video, ALC President, author, and marketing expert Keith Ogorek teaches six tips on how to get published that every author must know. Ogorek provides clear steps...