In a market oversaturated with content, it can be hard to stay fresh and bring something new to the table. It’s vital that a writer doesn’t just live at his or her writing desk. Nothing is read in a vacuum, so nothing should be written in a vacuum...

Empower your writing career by harnessing your unique strengths to take ownership of your success, crafting a path that truly fits you. There are some incredible people in the world, individuals who have overcome harrowing challenges or achieved success...

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...

D. B. Jackson is the award-winning author of three novels: They Rode Good Horses, Unbroke Horses, and Small Moving Parts, as well as several short stories. His screenplays include the television series adaptation of They Rode Good Horses, the feature...

Knowing that she wanted to pursue a traditional publishing path, middle-grade author Laura Martin queried many literary agents. Her work caught the attention of well-known and highly respected literary agent Jodi Reamer with Writers House. Reamer's client...

Amy Collins, President of New Shelves Books, says that a comparable authors list is the absolute key to publishing. She does not believe that it’s an overstatement to say that this is the most important part of publishing a book. Building your comparable...

Your book is much like a business and marketing is no exception. Daydreaming about the best-sellers list won’t get you any closer to breaking the top 10. So how do you market a book like a business? Let’s start with a few simple questions that will help...

You are publishing a book and are working on a marketing plan to ensure your book reaches readers. As you develop your marketing plan, you might wonder if digital marketing is a smart choice for you. Amanda Hocking is an example of someone who has done...

It’s a great time to be a writer. There are more ways than ever before to market your product, with new markets opening up every day. Here’s a list of resources you can use to get your writing published. 1. Writers Market . Writer’s Market is a veritable...