In general, authors refer to themselves as either plotters or pantsers – they plan their entire book before writing or they simply write by the seat of their pants. Author AE Wasserman doesn’t believe she fits either of these descriptions. She’ll have...

Retailer preorders are one of the most challenging yet impactful elements of book marketing. In this comprehensive session, USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty breaks down actionable strategies to help you get preorders on retailers, even if...

Defining the audience for your book is critical to its success. It helps agents know which publisher to sell it to, it helps bookstores know where to place it on the shelves, and it helps you market the book by tapping into that audience’s interests...

Defining the audience for your book is critical to its success. It helps agents know which publisher to sell it to, it helps bookstores know where to place it on the shelves, and it helps you market the book by tapping into that audience’s interests...

The major difference in the development process of TV and film is that TV writing is much more collaborative, explains writer and psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons. A TV show has multiple writers who work together, while a feature film screenwriter...

Arthur Doweyko, award-winning- author and scientist, talks about his writing process as a first-time author and what he learned along the way. On this journey, one of the most important things he learned is to keep on writing, even when you don’t know...

Nobody has a weirder internet search history than a fiction writer. Novels often require authors to learn about all kinds of random trivia, like how tall sequoias typically grow, the potency of cyanide, and the amount of time someone with asthma can...

Building your author platform is extremely important for both fiction and nonfiction authors, explains Redwood Publishing owner Sara Stratton. Your online platform is where you build your tribe, and find the readers who will follow your journey and buy...

Instructional Part 2 – CLICK HERE FOR THE RECORDING! In this second instructional webinar, Keith reviewed how to start building awareness for your book before it’s released. Topics included: • Planning your book launch event • The POEM Method of...