Editorial manager Joel Pierson takes us through many of the common writing and editing mistakes that authors make, and offers concrete examples and way to locate, identify and fix these mistakes in our own writing. Not all of us make these mistakes...

Author Beth Albright uses sensuality to flesh out the characters in her books – but it doesn't mean what you think. Albright shares her secrets for developing characters that spring to life from the page. She offers useful examples that you can apply...

Author Cheryl Richardson discusses her book You Can Create an Exceptional Life , based on her conversations with self-help expert and founder of Hay House Publishing, Louise Hay. When you need a reminder that living your best life is possible, check...

As a book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly is given a selection of books to choose from to review. She’ll decide based on the book synopsis and author bio, and once she’s reviewing...

Having an idea for a book is really easy. Starting a book is easy. But writing to the end is difficult and very few people actually reach their goal. Why is that? I believe it is because there are many obstacles on the path to a finished book. Why...

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...