Award-winning author Carla Norton wrote her first crime fiction novel, The Edge of Normal , as a standalone book. She wasn't considering a sequel at the time, but did have an idea of how the story could continue. When Norton's publisher requested a second...

If you are sharing the story of someone else, such as when ghostwriting or as part of a writing collaboration, you have to be able to push your ego aside. Journalist and author Ray Richmond had to develop this skill over time, as well as the ability...

Mystery author Serita Stevens explains how her background in forensics helped her research her writing topics. From her young fascination with the fictional Sherri Aims, to her research into forensic nursing, Stevens talks about how your past can influence...

Mystery author Serita Stevens explains how her background in forensics helped her research her writing topics. From her young fascination with the fictional Sherri Aims, to her research into forensic nursing, Stevens talks about how your past can influence...

Not all writers have the social skills and marketing know-how to easily switch gears from writer to publicist or sales person when it's time to market a book. Because of her social nature, the solitary writing process posed the bigger challenge for...

Not all writers have the social skills and marketing know-how to easily switch gears from writer to publicist or sales person when it's time to market a book. Because of her social nature, the solitary writing process posed the bigger challenge for...

One of the advantages of working with a writing partner is being able to share your strengths and create a deeper and more interesting story. When you can combine two people’s strengths, you are likely to end up with an even stronger book at the end...

Janette Rallision, Young Adult author discusses the notion of writing and selling a series of books for the YA market. “Series books are great for the young adult market,” says Rallison. They do well, but publishers can be reluctant to buy a whole...