Before you get started writing a young adult book, make sure you've done your research. Author Jo Whittemore provides some helpful writing tips for YA authors. First, make sure to read a lot of YA books, as well as books in any other field in which...

Author and journalist Jane Hodges talks about the challenges of transitioning from a journalist to a book author. One of the struggles for thinking of a topic for books is that you’re writing over a long period of time and a book is more permanent...

Author and journalist Jane Hodges talks about the challenges of transitioning from a journalist to a book author. One of the struggles for thinking of a topic for books is that you’re writing over a long period of time and a book is more permanent...

So many books sound exactly the same. Unique voices are vital in a market that’s oversaturated with content. Authors need to know what things make their writing mundane and what words will make their stories and lessons spring to life. Bobbie Christmas...

Memoir author John Paul Godges discusses the inspiration for his memoir and how important it is to find our own stories, personally and in a larger society.

Memoir author John Paul Godges discusses the inspiration for his memoir and how important it is to find our own stories, personally and in a larger society. Click here to play this audio clip

Finding time to write is a challenge for most authors. Listen in as bestselling author Elmore Leonard describes how he made it a priority in his life. Click here to play this audio clip

Finding time to write is a challenge for most authors. Listen in as bestselling author Elmore Leonard describes how he made it a priority in his life.

Communications specialist James O’Connor discusses how he found time to write his books while running his PR company. Listen in as James discusses passion and time management and what he gives up to make space for writing in his life. Click here to play...

There are many ways to build an audience for your book. Book events, such as Book Signings and book fairs, are an effective marketing strategy to consider. Author and actress Kathryn Leigh Scott talks about how she used book events to bring her readers...