Good writers like to keep things simple. Don’t try to dazzle the reader with sentences that would take two and a half pages to diagram. The reader will get confused, lose track of the story and eventually lose interest in reading your work. Great writing...

Morgan James Publishing founder and bestselling author David Hancock believes authors need "multiple weapons" when it comes to book marketing, and that it doesn't have to cost a lot of money. The key, he says, is getting yourself out there consistently...

One way to generate interest in your book is to obtain endorsements. Endorsements increase readers’ respect for your work and can encourage readers to pick up your book for the first time. You wrote an awesome book. All you need is for folks to pick...

In a time where big-name stores are closing and independent coffee house are becoming extinct, the traditional places for an author to do readings are diminishing rapidly. A “living room book tour” is a revolutionary twist on author readings. Think...

An appearance on a local radio show can garner you invaluable publicity. It’s a way to get a spike in sales and also open doors for other promotional events, such as speaking engagements. Booking an appearance may be easier than you think. Talk radio...

As a member of The Wright Brothers Band, author W. Timothy Wright already had a loyal following on Facebook when he released his nonfiction book The Valley Boys . This foundation of fans has resulted in many sales for his book, but mostly on a local...

The development of self-publishing has brought about a lot of positive changes and opportunities not only for authors, but also for the film and television industries, as Legion of Creatives CEO, Jay Williams, explains. Traditional publishers have...

The development of self-publishing has brought about a lot of positive changes and opportunities not only for authors, but also for the film and television industries, as Legion of Creatives CEO, Jay Williams, explains. Traditional publishers have...

Sara Stratton, owner of Redwood Publishing, advises authors to remember that Amazon knows to whom you are marketing. The website can determine if a friend or family member is leaving a review for your book, and these reviews will generally be removed...

If your book doesn't have a concrete foundation that brings readers through the story, no amount of beautiful prose and interesting characters can save it. Structure is the backbone of your story and without it both writer and reader will be lost. ...