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  • Editing Revisions - podcast

    Madeline Sharples
    Madeline Sharples
    Book editing revisions are an important part of the writing process, but there is a time and place for this stage. As author Madeline Sharples explains editing revisions should come after the writing is complete, not during the process when the writer...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Basic Editing
    • Proofreading
  • Editing Revisions - video

    Madeline Sharples
    Madeline Sharples
    Book editing revisions are an important part of the writing process, but there is a time and place for this stage. As author Madeline Sharples explains editing revisions should come after the writing is complete, not during the process when the writer...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Basic Editing
    • Proofreading
  • The e-Book as a Starting Point to Traditional Publishing - article

    Suzette Conway
    Suzette Conway
    So you’ve got an e-book, it is up, and people are buying it. But you want a traditional publishing deal in addition to the e-book. Ok. Well, there are a few things to know about leveraging that e-book into a traditional deal. What gets the attention...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Formats
    • eBooks
  • Tips for Developing Your Book's Elevator Pitch - article

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    An elevator pitch conveys the essence of your book in a way that is credible, concise and compelling. The objective is to pique the interest of the listener in a way that will make them take action to learn more. This listener may be a literary agent...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Marketing Plan
    • Elevator Pitch
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  • Writing Competitions: The Basics - article

    Michael Esser
    Michael Esser
    If you've been writing for any time at all, you've probably heard about writing competitions. These are events created by all sorts of publications, universities, publishers, writer groups, and other miscellaneous associations. The idea behind the...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Contests and Endorsements
    • Contests
  • What is “Save the Cat”, and how can I use it to outline my story?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: What is “Save the Cat”, and how can I use it to outline my story? Answer: Fiction writers often hear the terms “story structure”, “plot structure”, or “story arc”, but sometimes underestimate how important they are in writing a great...
    • over 3 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • How A Publicist Helps Build An Audience - video

    Mary Bisbee-Beek
    Mary Bisbee-Beek
    Author and Publicist, Mary Bisbee-Beek, explains how a publicist can help you build an audience. “A publicist is the eyes and ears for helping you find an audience,” says Bisbee-Beek. She explains what she as a publicist does and how that’s helpful...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Public Relations
    • Publicity Campaigns
  • How A Publicist Helps Build An Audience - podcast

    Mary Bisbee-Beek
    Mary Bisbee-Beek
    Author and Publicist, Mary Bisbee-Beek, explains how a publicist can help you build an audience. “A publicist is the eyes and ears for helping you find an audience,” says Bisbee-Beek. She explains what she as a publicist does and how that’s helpful...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Public Relations
    • Publicity Campaigns
  • How Talent Managers Benefit Authors and Other Creatives

    John Sill-up
    John Sill-up
    Talent managers play a significant role in the entertainment industry. They are the mediators between creatives and key decision makers such as producers and movie studios, and can be incredibly beneficial in getting content deals because of their contacts...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Book to Screen
    • Agents
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