Getting started in screenwriting is similar to any other career: it's about what you know and who you know. Screenwriter Julie Tosh offers her perspective on what is helpful in planning a career in screenwriting. She explains how groups, such as The...

In novels and contemporary real life, women are commonly forced into living out one of two stereotypes, says writer and psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons. Most often, they must choose between idealized, passive femininity — when they are always expected...

Whether you are a new author or an established author, having a solid book marketing strategy in place can greatly impact your level of success. There are several facets of a good, integrated book marketing campaign. Two key components that are critical...

What is writer’s block? True writer's block is when you avoid writing through procrastination, over researching, or you have simply lost all interest in writing. Author Amber Scott breaks down how to overcome writer's block. When you have writer's...

What is writer’s block? True writer's block is when you avoid writing through procrastination, over researching, or you have simply lost all interest in writing. Author Amber Scott breaks down how to overcome writer's block. When you have writer's...

Almost any author interview includes some variation of the questions “When did you know you wanted to be a writer?” or “How did you become a writer?” Readers are intrigued by what inspires and informs an author's writing. Having a good answer in your...

The goal of any author is to be paid to write, but that’s not always an easy goal to achieve. Some authors exclusively publish long fiction, some exclusively publish short fiction, and others publish a mixture of both. No matter what an author is writing...

With social media so prevalent in our lives as authors, is a website really necessary? If it is, what should it contain at minimum? What resources are available and how long will this take? In this recorded webinar session, author L.E. Perez takes...

Selling the film rights to your book is an exciting prospect. Agent and rights consultant Judy Klein discusses film and performance subsidiary rights and how it all works. If you have an agent, he or she will often look for opportunities to sell film...

Selling the film rights to your book is an exciting prospect. Agent and rights consultant Judy Klein discusses film and performance subsidiary rights and how it all works. If you have an agent, he or she will often look for opportunities to sell film...