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...

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...

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...

As an independent author, Lakisha Baker has found that word of mouth is key in bringing awareness to her book and building a readership. This means establishing relationships with potential readers and talking about your book. If you want people to know...

In an age in which we're inundated by information, marketing your writing projects in a way that cuts through the noise is difficult. What is the best possible way for an author to make his or herself stand out on release day? An author, specifically...

In an age in which we're inundated by information, marketing your writing projects in a way that cuts through the noise is difficult. What is the best possible way for an author to make his or herself stand out on release day? An author, specifically...

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...

Where does the film industry begin? Where does it end?” From the screenwriter’s perspective, these two questions often lead to the same answer: the “development stage.” The development stage, the stage wherein screenwriters are given the chance to define...