After your book is published and you’re ready to spread the word, you may consider hosting a book launch event. These events can be done online, but author and book PR/marketing expert A.G. Billig prefers in-person book launches for multiple reasons...

Author John Locke is arguably one of the most successful independently published authors to date. He is a New York Times best-selling author ( Saving Rachel ) and has written eleven books across three genres (titles include V egas Moon, Wish List, A...

Discover how to transform real-life experiences into powerful, polished personal essays that resonate with readers. In this engaging webinar, award-winning author Julie Ryan McGue breaks down the essential elements of standout nonfiction—from finding...

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...

Book signings are, at face value, about you personalizing your book for your buyers. You may also choose to read aloud a short selection from the book and answer questions. But think beyond the most basic definition of book signings. They are about getting...

As any good writer knows, feedback is essential to the magic that will be your finished product. As the first group of readers exposed to your work before publication, it’s a beta reader's job to give you an honest opinion and reaction to your writing...

Author and speaker Janet Mitchell has a large portfolio of nonfiction work including her personal story Taking a Stand , and stories published in 11 editions of Chicken Soup for the Soul . In this interview, she shares her inspiration, writing, and editing...