Do you have an idea for a television show? Whether you've already written a book that could be turned into a TV show, or you have an idea in your head, there are some tricks you'll need to know if you want to turn your idea to TV series. Writer and...

Stephen King once said, “To write is human, to edit is divine.” As an editor, I love that sentiment, but I know that many writers are not so sure what exactly an editor does. What’s the difference between a development editor and a copy editor? When...

Capturing Your Audience with an Engaging Cover With nearly 200,000 new titles published each year, bookstores have books featured everywhere—stacked on the floor, standing on end caps and sitting on tables, not to mention the rows of shelves. This...

A book tour can be challenging for an author to execute without hired help. Professionals, such as literary publicists, have the know-how, contacts and skills to navigate the various markets and initiatives involved with a book tour. Anne Robertson...

A book tour can be challenging for an author to execute without hired help. Professionals, such as literary publicists, have the know-how, contacts and skills to navigate the various markets and initiatives involved with a book tour. Anne Robertson...

For musician and author W. Timothy Wright, keeping up with social media book marketing and communications is challenging. Being part of an older generation, Wright feels out of touch with how to effectively communicate through social channels. He doesn...

SEO or "Search Engine Optimization" is an important factor for authors to consider when it comes to book marketing and selling online. Nelson Books Senior Marketing Director John Andrade says SEO is all about answering consumer questions as best you...

As a traditionally published author, Jo Furniss experienced the challenging process of querying literary agents. Furniss sees the query letter as a critically important first impression and highly recommends doing thorough research before you even begin...