Author William Heath didn't read just secondary research sources when writing his historic novel, Blacksnake's Path: The True Adventures of William Wells, he tried to out-research the historians. His goal was to create an original piece of work that...

As an Associate Publisher with the W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson, Stephanie Newton reviews many manuscripts. In the manuscript submission process, there are three common writing and editing mistakes she sees authors...

Author William Heath didn't read just secondary research sources when writing his historic novel, Blacksnake's Path: The True Adventures of William Wells, he tried to out-research the historians. His goal was to create an original piece of work that...

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...

You've heard the saying, "A picture paints a thousand words," meaning a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single image. This expression is very relevant in today's world, where consumers have become more visual and forms of communication such...

Discover the underdog market that pays you to display your books on their shelves. As an author, you may wonder if marketing your book to libraries is worth the effort. The answer is a resounding “YES!” Not only are libraries a viable source of book...

Attending in-person events and conferences can be an invaluable way for authors to meet agents, editors, other authors, and readers. Writer's conferences have a been a critical piece of award-winning, bestselling author Cara C. Putman's development as...

Writer and producer Jack Bernstein has experienced more creative control in his career when writing for television than when writing for film. In television, he says, the writer is king. Known for the film Ace Ventura and for his work on popular TV...

Writer and producer Jack Bernstein has experienced more creative control in his career when writing for television than when writing for film. In television, he says, the writer is king. Known for the film Ace Ventura and for his work on popular TV...

Author Rachel Ogorek had the privilege of connecting with a professor from her grad school days who was incredibly knowledgeable on the topic of her book Serve Reflect Repeat . Having served as head of the AmeriCorps organization, he was a natural...