How do you turn your idea into a movie? Whether you're starting from scratch, you've written something unpublished, or you have a published book, you can pursue your goal of turning your content into a movie—but the market is extremely tough. Movies...

This is session nine of a ten part series designed to support your book marketing efforts. Each session is valuable on its own, but we recommend that you attend all 10 sessions to get the most comprehensive experience. In this session author Joel...

What differentiates stories that are suited for film from stories that are suited for television depends primarily on the content and how the story unfolds. For a book or story to be considered for film, the conflict must be resolvable within the typical...

Many writers wonder when the best time to contact an agent about their book is, and the answer is complicated. Agents Jennifer Weltz and Jean Naggar offer advice on what kind of groundwork authors can lay even before they make that first contact, as...

Using social media to build your platform and market your book can prove to be very effective. Author Madeline Sharples shares how she has greatly increased her connections with both individuals and organizations using a variety of social media channels...

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...

If you have ever searched for a job, you have probably been advised to create and perfect your elevator speech. In other words, know how to describe who you are and your expertise in a few simple sentences. That way, if you ever run into someone who...

The System Any Kind of Writer Can Use to Create Compelling Characters and Page-Turning Plots In this session with book coach, editor, and bestselling author Jennifer Crosswhite, you'll learn how to write deep characters and compelling plot lines without...

Even with over 40 published books in her portfolio of work, author Cara C. Putman still finds it challenging sometimes to come up with new story ideas. She tries to keep her story mind constantly working and generating new ideas by reading or listening...