Each proposal is different, just as each book is different, but there are certain elements that every book proposal should contain. These include an overview, an annotated table of contents (of the book—you should also include a table of contents of...

What aren’t you keeping track of when writing a book? You need to track pretty much everything you do to prepare to write your book. If you’re writing non-fiction, that seems to go without saying, because you want to oversee your research material (both...

Many people dream of writing a book, but they never put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). Why is that? It’s too easy to blame it all on procrastination because there is still a reason somewhere behind the procrastination. So why do people give up...

Bestselling author Allie Pleiter has published over 50 books and has sold over 1.5 million books worldwide, many of which are part of a series. Pleiter writes several inspirational romance series for Harlequin's Love Inspired imprint, and knows what...

As a teacher of speculative fiction, author Maurice Broaddus understands how confusing all of the different genres and sub-genres can be, especially when speaking sci-fi and fantasy. It can be daunting to try and determine the specific sub-genre into...

As a teacher of speculative fiction, author Maurice Broaddus understands how confusing all of the different genres and sub-genres can be, especially when speaking sci-fi and fantasy. It can be daunting to try and determine the specific sub-genre into...

Join producer, literary manager and author Ken Atchity as he reveals the secret ingredients for writing a bestseller. He’ll cover key story elements including building a compelling world, strong characters, a universal theme, and more. In addition to...

When writing the screenplay for a horror genre film, whether gore or psychological, it's important to understand how to make a connection with the audience and give them that rush or thrill that they desire. As producer and director, David Wong, explains...

Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky shares how she balances writing and the draw of social media, sharing ways she stays productive in a world that can make it hard to focus. Paretsky uses specific tools so that she can be more productive online, find...

Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky shares how she balances writing and the draw of social media, sharing ways she stays productive in a world that can make it hard to focus. Paretsky uses specific tools so that she can be more productive online, find...