In addition to starting her own business to support and encourage Christian writers, author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott participates in the Writing for Your Life organization to provide further service to the community. The organization...

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...

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...

One of the biggest marketing challenges for authors is having a limited advertising budget. When looking for budget-friendly book advertising options, Simon & Schuster Advertising Assistant Kate Peppiatt recommends authors focus on social media and Amazon...

This final group coaching workshop provided you with the opportunities to discuss the homework assignments, share progress and get feedback, ask questions, and get advice. The group coaching webinar followed the third instructional webinar , in which...

Intellectual property issues can be confusing, and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. As an author, here are some basic concepts you should know about. Copyright is the legal principle that is intended to prevent your book from being copied...

Author Kathy Ide shares the importance of a good book title and the key elements to consider when naming your book. Whether you are self-publishing or going through a traditional publisher, the title of your book is what's going to grab the attention...

Author Kathy Ide shares the importance of a good book title and the key elements to consider when naming your book. Whether you are self-publishing or going through a traditional publisher, the title of your book is what's going to grab the attention...

You can begin building goodwill with fellow authors by leaving supportive book reviews, explains bestselling author, TEDx Speaker, and special advisor Dr. Mark Goulston. A video review, on Amazon or elsewhere, stands out more than a written review and...