Good designers understand that the spine should attract a reader and entice him or her to want the book sitting on the shelf. A well designed book spine is one way to capture the reader’s attention. But which elements on the spine should get the most...

The System Any Kind of Writer Can Use to Create Compelling Characters and Page-Turning Plots In this session with book coach, editor, and bestselling author Jennifer Crosswhite, you'll learn how to write deep characters and compelling plot lines without...

How do you write stories that people want to read? In the internet age, there’s an abundance of content available to readers, making it difficult for your book to stand out. Which story elements should you hold to, and where can you take a risk? Elaine...

A plotter is an author who outlines his or her novel before he or she begins writing. These authors tend to know who their characters are and where the book is going before writing the first chapter. A pantser is an author who discovers the story as...

New writers tend to come into the publishing industry with blind spots. It’s important for them to understand their own misconceptions about the publishing process. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, explains the business of being a traditionally published...

Young adult author Deborah Davis shares book marketing strategies she applies when promoting her own novels. She describes places she visits and offers ideas for how to build awareness among readers. Click here to play this audio clip

An irresistible debut set in London during World War II about an adventurous young woman who becomes a secret advice columnist. Author AJ Pearce discusses how the idea for the book came about and her research process. For more on this author visit...

Dan Millman, author of the beloved book Way of the Peaceful Warrior , tells readers how to prepare themselves for new insight and self-discovery. To learn more about international bestselling author Dan Millman visit http://www.simonandschuster.biz...