The publishing industry is complicated. Whether an author is traditionally published or self-published, trying to sell a book is difficult in a system that requires so much prior knowledge. It’s important for authors to gather extensive knowledge of...

Who do you want to reach, and how do you want to reach them? That’s the first question you need to ask. If you want to reach a mass audience through bookstores, you have to go with a major publisher. It’s the best way. They have the distribution. They...

Independent bookstore Indy Reads Books is an avid supporter of local authors and encourages book signings, readings, and other events as opportunities for authors and readers to connect. Scheduling an event is as simple as completing the online form...

Independent bookstore Indy Reads Books is an avid supporter of local authors and encourages book signings, readings, and other events as opportunities for authors and readers to connect. Scheduling an event is as simple as completing the online form...

Freelance writer Cindy Dashnaw discusses ways to engage the media and draw attention to your book. She focuses on getting to the point quickly and on writing from the perspective of the media outlet's target audience.

Marcia Turner, Founder of www.AssociationOfGhostwriters.Org talks about getting started as a ghost writer, beginning with getting clips, writing a book or doing work for someone else. Click here to play this audio clip

Marcia Turner, Founder of www.AssociationOfGhostwriters.Org talks about getting started as a ghost writer, beginning with getting clips, writing a book or doing work for someone else.

Freelance writer Cindy Dashnaw discusses ways to engage the media and draw attention to your book. She focuses on getting to the point quickly and on writing from the perspective of the media outlet's target audience. Click here to play this audio...

If you are writing a book that you think you'll make part of a series, listen to the advice of series author Jon Land about leaving room for your characters to grow throughout the series.