How often do you write? Where and when do you write? Where do your ideas come from? Do you outline? How much do you research? If you think you have to hide away in a cabin for four months to write your novel, or that you have to know the entire story...

There are certain elements that improve a story's viability for adaptation to film or television. If you envision your story on the big screen it's important to understand how to effectively communicate to the audience, as screenwriter, author, and...

Author, screenwriter, and producer Brandyn Cross knew late actor Gary Coleman because they shared the same agent. Coleman struggled financially for years, and Cross was always hoping that Coleman would write a book to help with his financial troubles...

Writing the paranormal suspense novel Oubliette: A Forgotten Little Place , was a ten-year journey for book marketing expert and author Desiree Duffy. Inspired by true events that took place at a haunted castle in Ireland, the book includes real paranormal...

The publishing industry is rife with terminology. For new authors, it can be tough to keep it all straight. One term you may have heard is advance review copy, or ARC. And to keep things interesting, there are many variations of the term, such as advance...

Traditional publishers commonly sell books before they are published, allowing fans to pre-order the book. It's a beneficial marketing strategy for several reasons. Strong pre-sales tell retailers the book will be in high demand, which can affect the...

Regardless of how your book was published – traditionally, self or assisted – Amazon ads can be a key component to finding new readers and selling more books. However, just because Amazon ads can be an effective marketing tool, doesn’t mean they will...

There can be many benefits to hiring a publicist to help build and execute a book marketing campaign. Literary publicists have the know-how and the contacts to make sure a book launch is as successful as possible. New author and TV personality Rolonda...

There can be many benefits to hiring a publicist to help build and execute a book marketing campaign. Literary publicists have the know-how and the contacts to make sure a book launch is as successful as possible. New author and TV personality Rolonda...