Learn how an effective author platform helps you get a literary agent; agent BJ Robbins explains what she looks for in nonfiction authors. Many authors don't understand what an author platform is, Robbins explains, and gives us several examples of...

Author Bob Martin explains how he starts a story using "What If" as a catalyst for creativity. Writers just starting out have always asked established authors "where do you get your ideas?" Martin's place to find ideas is within, and he tells us how...

Media Arts Instructor Dan Watanabe talks about how to turn a book into a screenplay. The author needs to turn a character's inner monologue into concrete actions that will communicate the same feelings to the audience. Since a movie doesn't have a...

When it comes to making money as an author, especially in nonfiction, one of the most important steps to focus on is branding yourself as an expert in your field. Once you do this, you can begin leveraging your knowledge for new opportunities, such...

YA author Jessica Brody provides a great description of the YA market and how it differs, or not, from other genres, including voice, character development, language, and more. Jessica also talks about how the market is very crowded and what authors...

When it comes to making money as an author, especially in nonfiction, one of the most important steps to focus on is branding yourself as an expert in your field. Once you do this, you can begin leveraging your knowledge for new opportunities, such...

Media Arts Instructor Dan Watanabe talks about how to turn a book into a screenplay. The author needs to turn a character's inner monologue into concrete actions that will communicate the same feelings to the audience. Since a movie doesn't have a...

Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today’s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today’s authors and what does each...

You want to write a book. You’ve wanted to do this for a long time, and now you’re ready. You have an idea and the fire inside, but like anyone on an epic journey, you want gear. Hey, writing a book is like a cross-country adventure or a trip around...