It's easy as a writer to allow writer's block, self-doubt, or negative feedback to impact your progress. Writer and producer Jack Bernstein, known for the film Ace Ventura and for his work on popular TV shows such as Monk and NCIS: New Orleans , says...

Most writers wonder how they can get an endorsement from a celebrity. If we re-evaluate the term “celebrity,” you may be surprised how easy it is to get celebrity endorsements. After all what makes celebrities “celebrated” is the extent to which they...

For many authors, writing sales copy about their book or about themselves can be a daunting, challenging task. Join marketing and publishing expert Amy Collins as she reviews the elements of writing effective marketing and sales copy for these five key...

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...

An author receives 10% to 15% of income from the price of a traditionally published book. New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Brandewyne offers a thorough discussion of traditional author royalties on her website if you wish to study this topic...

Author, editor, and ghostwriter Kathi Macias believes writing a book about one’s life story is a great way for seniors to leave a lasting legacy for their families. Macias’s father moved to the United States from Germany before World War II, and when...

Want to write a book that keeps readers engaged throughout? Understanding the basics of scene structure is the building block of writing a compelling novel. Join us as book coach, editor, and bestselling author Jennifer Crosswhite reviews this important...

Author Bob Morris learned the hard way that the worst time to execute a book signing event is during a hurricane. While it was obvious why no one showed up to get their signed copy of his debut book, Bahamarama , it did force him to question how an...