There are plenty of rules when it comes to writing, but do we always have to follow them? When is it OK to break them? Author Terry Persun explains that it’s important to learn the rules so that when you break them, you do so intentionally. Writers...

When writing young adult fiction, consider the reader. Although younger, YA readers are sophisticated, bright individuals who enjoy complex characters and a well-developed plot just like adults. Richard Uhlig, author of "Boy Minus Girl," describes...

Memoir writers can find a wealth of information and resources on the National Association of Memoir Writers website. Founder Linda Joy Meyers, an award-winning author, describes why and how she started the site, which grew from her passion for teaching...

Memoir writers can find a wealth of information and resources on the National Association of Memoir Writers website. Founder Linda Joy Meyers, an award-winning author, describes why and how she started the site, which grew from her passion for teaching...

When Julia Whitehead first founded the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library she imagined a place where people could learn about Vonnegut's life story and how it influenced and inspired his writing career. What started as an opportunity to honor Kurt Vonnegut...

When Julia Whitehead first founded the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library she imagined a place where people could learn about Vonnegut's life story and how it influenced and inspired his writing career. What started as an opportunity to honor Kurt Vonnegut...

B uilding an author website can feel like a daunting task if you don’t have html and design skills. Thankfully, it’s easier than ever these days to build a site without those skills. There are a number of sites that offer free domain purchases when purchasing...

In order to sell your book and to participate in book signing events, a sell sheet needs to be part of your writer’s arsenal. A good sell sheet should contain the following elements: • Your book’s title in bold letters, preferably right out front....

Bestselling author Emiko Jean discusses the difference between writing young adult fiction and adult fiction. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the young adult novels Tokyo Dreaming and Tokyo Ever After , a Reese Witherspoon/Hello Sunshine...