Even as a child, Beth Hermes aspired to be an author. She took the "safe" route for her writing career and became a journalist instead, always wondering if she was creative enough to also write fiction. After the newspaper that she worked for was bought...

Even as a child, Beth Hermes aspired to be an author. She took the "safe" route for her writing career and became a journalist instead, always wondering if she was creative enough to also write fiction. After the newspaper that she worked for was bought...

Author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly has had many professional endeavors. Before writing her books, she was a costume designer, stylist, and high school teacher. She says she moves on to a new endeavor whenever she feels...

Author William Heath's first novel, Devil Dancer, explores the world of Lexington, KY in 1972 and the shooting of a prized race horse. He secured an agent right away when he wrote the book in 1980, but the agent struggled with getting a publisher because...

Author William Heath's first novel, Devil Dancer, explores the world of Lexington, KY in 1972 and the shooting of a prized race horse. He secured an agent right away when he wrote the book in 1980, but the agent struggled with getting a publisher because...

Laurie Finkelstein, an author, speaker, and artist, says her books’ humor comes from a place of pain, like a lot of humor does. As someone who has dealt with anxiety and depression her whole life, Finkelstein has found that humor can offset some of the...

Many writers wait until a first draft of their manuscript is complete before sharing it with others for feedback and critiques. While this can work well for some, children's author Rob Harrell prefers to get feedback in chunks during the writing process...

Discover how to transform real-life experiences into powerful, polished personal essays that resonate with readers. In this engaging webinar, award-winning author Julie Ryan McGue breaks down the essential elements of standout nonfiction—from finding...

Life coach Shan Gill knew she wanted to share a message about mindfulness and metaphysical concepts with a wide audience. She began by doing workshops and coaching but mostly in the corporate world. After rediscovering some childhood doodles, Gill...

Life coach Shan Gill knew she wanted to share a message about mindfulness and metaphysical concepts with a wide audience. She began by doing workshops and coaching but mostly in the corporate world. After rediscovering some childhood doodles, Gill...