So you want to write a professional press release. This quick guide will run through the key elements that make up an acceptable press release. You should remember that you will be sending your press release to professionals. So be sure that your press...

An index is an alphabetical list of topics or names mentioned in a printed work that gives each item the page number where it may be found within the text. For example, in a history book about the Civil War there may be a chapter on weapons, but in order...

One of author Lisa Beazley's favorite events for engaging with readers is book clubs. Beazley gets connected with the readers of her debut novel Keep Me Posted primarily through social media. Living in Singapore while having a global audience can present...

Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low), co-authors of the Singaporean middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam , both grew up reading a lot of mystery books such as Nancy Drew and The Famous 5 . When they were presented with an opportunity to write...

There are many ways to market a book. One technique to include in your book marketing mix is public speaking. Bestselling author and speaker, John U. Bacon, shares why it's helpful to use speaking to promote your book. Bacon says that speaking is a...

There are many ways to market a book. One technique to include in your book marketing mix is public speaking. Bestselling author and speaker, John U. Bacon, shares why it's helpful to use speaking to promote your book. Bacon says that speaking is a...

About a million new books are hitting the market each year, and short of being J.K. Rowling or John Grisham, it can be hard to get your book the notice it deserves. The solution? Enter book award contests. Book awards are an easy and affordable marketing...

Dan Gerstein, president of Gotham Ghostwriters, describes ghostwriting as a service and looks at it as more than co-writing books. If you are breaking into the ghostwriting business or looking to be a thought leader in your field, you'd be well served...