Magazine editor Brian Summerfield offers his thoughts on how bloggers can raise their profile by approaching posting in a more serious manner. Brian reminds us that we must write really well, intentionally building traffic, and understand the use of...

Mystery Author Connie Dial explains how she leverages her experience as a police officer when writing about crime scenes. She also stresses the importance of connecting directly with the experts that can help you and the value of keeping current with...

Writing coach and screenwriting Expert Marilyn Horowitz talks about the importance of getting your idea onto paper while it's fresh in your head, worrying less about structure and accuracy in the beginning. She offers tips for how to record what you...

Learning and networking can be a valuable part of an author's journey. Author Donna Hatch shares her experience of joining her first writers group and discusses how they helped her. She also discusses the value of writing conferences. Both present a...

Learning and networking can be a valuable part of an author's journey. Author Donna Hatch shares her experience of joining her first writers group and discusses how they helped her. She also discusses the value of writing conferences. Both present a...

Mystery Author Connie Dial explains how she leverages her experience as a police officer when writing about crime scenes. She also stresses the importance of connecting directly with the experts that can help you and the value of keeping current with...

Jillian Lauren, bestselling author of "Some Girls," offers perspective on being an author and performer and the similarities between the two. She also discusses how she balances her writing process and focuses on being present and authentic.

Author John Paul Godges explains how to write a family history memoir and why research is so important. He advises authors not to rely on memories or family tales, and use genealogical research, such as ship manifests, to confirm immigration details...

What is "normal"? Bestselling author Seth Godin asks us to consider what "normal" is and if it's even desirable in a world where normal is shrinking. The Author Learning Center asks you to consider how you might apply Seth's insights to your writing...

Author John Paul Godges explains how to write a family history memoir and why research is so important. He advises authors not to rely on memories or family tales, and use genealogical research, such as ship manifests, to confirm immigration details...