Inspiration to write a book can come at any point in life. Author and teacher Shiny Burcu Unsal experienced the desire to write a book at the age of thirteen after reading Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch. Although she didn't start a book...

You’ve collected a boatload of contact information on TV and radio producers, and now it’s time to start reaching out and snagging airtime. Your book is worth it; so put your best foot forward and dive in. You will begin with a query to local radio stations...

Inspiration struck author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly while she graded AP Art portfolios one evening. She was incredibly moved by a piece of artwork one of her students had created, and this helped her realize the theme...

Award-winning author and scientist Arthur Doweyko explains how he uses themes and endings to craft an engaging story. Doweyko enjoys playing with wonder through a surprise ending that can be twisted to bend a reader’s mind. He has a fun secret for...

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...

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...

You’ve done the tough work of writing your first draft, and now it’s time to go back and edit or re-write it. It can be tempting to dive right in, start fixing little mistakes here and there, and consider your manuscript complete. But that would be a...

Discover how Facebook can serve to further your writing and enhance your interactions with the public by creating a platform. This webinar with author L.E. Perez demonstrates how to set up your Facebook account, create a Facebook page, and create a...