There are several motivational speakers who have turned their talks into books and videos. You see those books and videos for sale at bookstores and you may have even caught a few on the Internet and television. These speakers have turned their self...

Every author has their own writing routine to stay productive. For author Laura Navarre, it comes down to discipline and structure. In this interview, she provides her own set of productivity tips for writing. First, she sets aside time for writing...

Every author has their own writing routine to stay productive. For author Laura Navarre, it comes down to discipline and structure. In this interview, she provides her own set of productivity tips for writing. First, she sets aside time for writing...

Writing competitions are not only a great way to earn money from your writing but also an excellent way of building credibility as a professional writer. Not all writing competitions are created equally so it’s important to investigate a contest thoroughly...

Artist, illustrator, and author, Melanie Greenberg shares how she got started in publishing and offers some tips for others interested in doing the same, including the name of an organization you should absolutely join, a formula for sizing children...

Artist, illustrator, and author, Melanie Greenberg shares how she got started in publishing and offers some tips for others interested in doing the same, including the name of an organization you should absolutely join, a formula for sizing children...

This webinar is a follow-up to Working with a Literary Publicist and reviews how an author can make the most of his or her literary publicity campaign. Freelance publicist and communications professional Lindsey Gobel begins with the overall goals...

As a new author, there are many unknowns, and how to get a book into bookstores for traditional retail sales is one of the big ones. In this video, book marketing and sales expert Shelley Rogers Landes provides some perspective on the value of bookstores...

Lawrence Knorr, author and founder of Sunbury Press, explains the components of an effective book cover. Knorr has always had a love for photography, which he considers to be his formational background in design. He shares the most important elements...