Andrea Dunlop details her experience and insider advice as a published author who has gone through the traditional publishing journey. She was inspired to write her novel because of her life-changing experience studying abroad in college. Her novel...

Authors need to wear multiple hats when marketing their books. In addition to writing, an author must serve as his own graphic designer, web developer, event planner and publicist. Each role plays a key part in creating a complete book marketing plan...

Christina Hoag won a prize for writing interesting stories when she was six years old and that’s what she’s been doing ever since. She is the author of the novels Girl on the Brink , (Fire and Ice YA, 2016), named 2016 Best of YA by Suspense Magazine...

If an in-person book launch event isn't feasible for you, you may want to consider an online launch event such as a virtual book blog tour. Online tours allow authors to spread awareness and excitement for their work by getting featured or reviewed on...

If you are considering publishing a book on your own through either a self-publishing service provider or online DIY platform, it's important to consider your long-term goals as an author, per attorney Greg Victoroff. Do you wish to make a career out...

Bestselling author, TEDx Speaker, and special advisor Dr. Mark Goulston’s books address what audiences need, but may not necessarily know they want. With titles like Get Out of Your Own Way and Just Listen , Dr. Goulston knows that many people may not...

Author and professional book editor Elaine Ash is known for edginess in her writing. Under the pen name "Anonymous-9", Ash writes award-winning hard-boiled fiction that is gritty and graphic. Reviewers have said of her work, "A9 has the most unusual...

Author and professional book editor Elaine Ash is known for edginess in her writing. Under the pen name "Anonymous-9", Ash writes award-winning hard-boiled fiction that is gritty and graphic. Reviewers have said of her work, "A9 has the most unusual...

What's the right length for your book? The answer is simple. There is no "right" length. You must research the marketplace. There are clear trends within it that will help you decide what works for your book. To get a basic sense of what works in terms...

If you are an author, chances are you have heard people talking about keywords. But, what exactly are keywords in the publishing world and why are they so important? In this webinar session, New Shelves Books CEO Keri-Rae Barnum guides you through a...