Writing a book can be overwhelming, especially when it's your first attempt. Your imagination may be running wild, or you have loads of interesting facts or ideas you've been cataloguing in your mind. There are two great ways to get yourself organized...

Writing young adult novels has its own set of challenges and luxuries. New York Times bestselling YA author Marie Lu shares her tips for writing YA fiction, including the plot, pacing, and length expectations of YA readers versus adult fiction readers...

Writing young adult novels has its own set of challenges and luxuries. New York Times bestselling YA author Marie Lu shares her tips for writing YA fiction, including the plot, pacing, and length expectations of YA readers versus adult fiction readers...

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...

If you’re writing a book that could make a great movie or television show, it’s important to know what Hollywood is looking for before you publish. Dan Watanabe, Entertainment Expert and Media Arts Instructor, explains how to begin a story so that...

Author and freelance writer Jackie Dishner describes her self-improvement philosophy (B.I.K.E.) and how she turned it into a book and other revenue streams. This interview is a must for any author looking to leverage life experiences, build a larger...

Author Daylle Deanna Schwartz reminds us that the key to a successful interview is being able to tie important topics from your book to the interview content. Listen in as she offers advice about how to do this, including why YOU might have to manage...

Author Arden Greenspan-Goldberg reveals how she found her ghostwriter, as well as what makes working with a ghostwriter advantageous. She describes the process of collaborating with another writer, and she offers tips for co-authoring a book successfully...

Alan Rinzler is an industry veteran and leader, and in this interview he discusses the rise of self-publishing from the perspective of traditional publishing. He talks about watching vanity publishing disappear and reputable self-publishing emerge, and...