There are many points in the writing and publishing process where writers may encounter rejection, making it difficult to stay motivated and excited about a book project. Goal-setting is one way writers can stay on track to get to the finish, and there...

It’s advisable, some would say mandatory, for an author to create a table of contents (TOC) for any work of nonfiction, or any book that is a collection of materials, like poetry, short stories, plays etc. For novels delivered in print, a table of contents...

#1 best-selling author Sheri Fink shares her step-by-step process of what to do in preparation for the launch of your book, including social media strategies, word-of-mouth marketing, creating publicity, getting reviews, and more. Learn how to utilize...

Being a successful author these days requires much more than writing and selling your books. There are countless creative ways that authors can leverage their books, knowledge, and time to create multiple streams of income. Join #1 best-selling author...

Surprisingly, regardless of the product being sold, generally, for most sales the same set of skills come into play. Self-published authors may have a talent for writing, but may not know how sell their books. Fortunately, sales skills can be learned...

Journalist and author Ray Richmond was a television critic for 25 years, and he took the duty very seriously. For Richmond, he believed he had a responsibility as an entertainment writer to tell people if something was not worth their time, or if something...

Author, speaker, and family advocate Ruthe Rosen shares her personal story of writing a book based on the loss of her daughter. Her candid interview reminds us to live in the moment, even when it's painful, and then use that experience to help others...

Deciding between traditional publishing and self-publishing is a personal decision. Novelist Kevin Porter chose to traditionally publish his fourth book to earn the publisher's stamp of approval. He explains that the publishing process took him 10...

Deciding between traditional publishing and self-publishing is a personal decision. Novelist Kevin Porter chose to traditionally publish his fourth book to earn the publisher's stamp of approval. He explains that the publishing process took him 10...

Earning writing awards and accolades has enabled author and former underground storage tank operator Laurel Anne Hill to spread her reach as an author and speaker. With awards comes credibility, which means conventions, conferences, local libraries,...