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...

Author Alex Espinoza discusses the inspiration behind 'The Sons of El Rey', and how the novel uses the sport of lucha libre to explore legacies of masculinity. It is timeless, epic novel about a family of luchadores contending with forbidden love and...

Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. shares advice on what authors should know when they want their book turned into a film or television show. Film requires a clear genre, and television is all about format. Philippa discusses how properly...

Author and publishing consultant PJ Campbell shares 25 book proposal tips for authors. Many of these tips will sound familiar to us, but all of them are insightful and grounded in reality. Saying something like "do your homework," might sound simple...

Many people don't know that blogs are a cost-effective form of marketing. Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg talks about what authors should look for in a book blogger when it comes to getting their books reviewed on blog websites. She recommends...

Every author needs to perfect their book pitch, commonly known as the "elevator pitch" in the publishing world. It's called an elevator pitch because you need to be able to "hook" the agent, editor, or producer in the average time it takes to ride...

Lavidge Senior Interactive Art Director Steve Tansley shares his illustration process on a recent children's book project. On most book projects, he works in tandem with the writer as the story is evolving. The key to a good collaboration is the ability...

Every author needs to perfect their book pitch, commonly known as the "elevator pitch" in the publishing world. It's called an elevator pitch because you need to be able to "hook" the agent, editor, or producer in the average time it takes to ride...

Lavidge Senior Interactive Art Director Steve Tansley shares his illustration process on a recent children's book project. On most book projects, he works in tandem with the writer as the story is evolving. The key to a good collaboration is the ability...

Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. shares advice on what authors should know when they want their book turned into a film or television show. Film requires a clear genre, and television is all about format. Philippa discusses how properly...