Singapore-based independent publisher Epigram Books publishes books in two ways - through submissions from writers and through commissioning writers. The company currently publishes between fifty and sixty books a year across all genres of fiction...

The opening line of a book has been described as the "first kiss" in the book world. It's an invitation for the reader to come into the writer's world, as author Anthony Franze explains. In order to create an impactful opening line, he recommends picking...

Laura Navarre, author of The Majick Trilogy, shares the importance of social media in book marketing. The primary role of social media is connection. By going where people are, you can connect with readers and remind them who you are. Navarre talks...

Laura Navarre, author of The Majick Trilogy, shares the importance of social media in book marketing. The primary role of social media is connection. By going where people are, you can connect with readers and remind them who you are. Navarre talks...

Singaporean poet and photographer Marc Nair entered his first poetry slam contest before really understanding what these events entailed. He had been writing for a few years but had never performed spoken word poetry, so his first poetry slam became...

Singer-songwriter Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums, scored 14 chart-topping singles, and has earned a Grammy for Song of the Year. What's his secret for writing songs that are adored by so many and that stand the test of time? Marx...

Singer-songwriter Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums, scored 14 chart-topping singles, and has earned a Grammy for Song of the Year. What's his secret for writing songs that are adored by so many and that stand the test of time? Marx...

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...