Linda Duggins, director of Multicultural Publicity at the Hachette Book Group, suggests that authors can secure speaking engagements by become well versed in a topic; she advises on how to find speaking engagements. Click here to play this audio clip...

A narrator’s point of view is one of the most essential elements of writing. One common way of understanding point of view is “where do you put the camera?” Or, Is the narrator observing from above, as in the case of an all-knowing third person narrator...

A book signing event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with readers and promote you book. Expert event planner, Jessica Barrett, provides the keys to a successful book signing, including how to dress, the right attitude, and how to engage readers...

Congratulations on enrolling in the Book in a Year program and taking the next step toward having your published book in your hands! This webinar session, presented by Author Learning Center President Keith Ogorek, will cover how the program works, how...

A book signing event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with readers and promote you book. Expert event planner, Jessica Barrett, provides the keys to a successful book signing, including how to dress, the right attitude, and how to engage readers...

Author biographies vary almost as much the topics of books themselves. Some people choose to be funny, others choose to be professorial, but one thing is for certain…the author biography is your space to tell the story of you. If you take a look at...

When first attempting to make it as an author, you might find yourself with a lot of questions about logistics. How will your book be published? How much money can you expect to make? Maybe you haven't identified your target audience or decided what...

What guidelines should self-publishing authors follow when pricing print copies of their books? If you are self-publishing your books through an online publisher, such as Author House, Create Space, or LuLu, you get to set the price of your book, completely...

When I first wrote my book, the title was Dada , and I liked that. I thought it was concise and everything that I was. When the publisher got hold of it, they changed the title to The Guy’s Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the First Year...

What compels someone to start a book and keep turning the pages? With all of the content available to the modern reader, it can be daunting to compete for – and keep – his or her attention. Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, explains some...