Cartoonist, author, and illustrator Rob Harrell was approached by producers at a Comic-Con event about his popular, children's graphic novel, Monster on the Hill . This chance meeting led to his book being optioned for film, but it took eight years for...

Most writers believe that everyone should read their book. The reality is, though, that no story is going to appeal to everyone. Every author needs to choose a very specific audience and market it to them. While secondary audiences may read the story...

Acclaimed author, playwright, and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou had a profound impact on American literature and education. Privileged to have the late Dr. Angelou as a close family friend and mentor, author and TV personality Rolonda Watts...

Acclaimed author, playwright, and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou had a profound impact on American literature and education. Privileged to have the late Dr. Angelou as a close family friend and mentor, author and TV personality Rolonda Watts...

Author and speaker Janet Mitchell began writing about her harrowing experiences with a major medical mistake so that her attorney would have all of the facts for her case. After reviewing her writing, Mitchell's attorney requested that she put more emotion...

Now more than ever, producers, directors, and even studios are looking more closely and intentionally at self-published titles. In fact, there has been a significant change in the past couple years in terms of how many entertainment industry people...

Conducting proper research is essential for any nonfiction book, but can be especially important when writing a true crime book. True crime is a genre in which the author tells the story of an actual crime and details the actions of the real people involved...

Many authors write memoirs for friends and family. When writing for family and friends, you must consider expanding the scope of your memoir. Adding details of family history can enrich a memoir for family and friends. Think about writing a memoir that...

Building a platform amongst your readers is important, but it’s also important to gain exposure in the literary world. Sam Staley (SR Staley), award-winning author, film critic, and educator talks about the benefits of literary competitions and ways...