It’s hard to imagine anyone but the author creating the table of contents, although with TOC software, it’s not unheard of for publishers or eBook formatters to do it, provided that the book is structured in a standard format (sections, chapters, sub...

Vanessa Chan describes the custom she always utilized while writing her debut novel, The Storm We Made . Her debut novel is a national bestseller, Good Morning America Book Club Pick and BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick. Her other work has been published in...

Authors can hire a professional book editor at any point in their writing and publishing journey, but editor and Author Connections President Beth Kallman Werner recommends being strategic about when they hire. The more self-editing and polishing you...

Children’s author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi offers tips for aspiring children's book writers. Many aspiring authors hope for a big break right away. But the truth is, there's an arch and it takes a while to get where you want to go. On your journey...

Award-winning journalist and author, Nina Burleigh, who wrote the New York Times Bestselling book The Gift of Fatal Beauty (an Amanda Knox story), discusses the responsibility she feels to be accurate and honest in her writing. In this case, she discusses...

What is it like to have a publicist? Marika Flatt, owner of book publicity firm PR by the Book, describes what makes for a successful relationship between authors and publicists. Flatt emphasizes open communication as an important part of the partnership...

Award-winning journalist and author, Nina Burleigh, who wrote the New York Times Bestselling book The Gift of Fatal Beauty (an Amanda Knox story), discusses the responsibility she feels to be accurate and honest in her writing. In this case, she discusses...

What is it like to have a publicist? Marika Flatt, owner of book publicity firm PR by the Book, describes what makes for a successful relationship between authors and publicists. Flatt emphasizes open communication as an important part of the partnership...

Does your story include the five essential elements to a good story? Listen as Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center , explains the five elements found in every great book. While some book writing tips are merely suggestions, these...