When Edmund Wee founded Epigram Books six years ago he was initially concerned about finding writers and good stories. Today, there are more Singaporeans actively writing, providing a larger pool of content. While supply is no longer an issue, Wee...

When Edmund Wee founded Epigram Books six years ago he was initially concerned about finding writers and good stories. Today, there are more Singaporeans actively writing, providing a larger pool of content. While supply is no longer an issue, Wee...

Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose is a firm believer in participating in contests and book award programs. Winning awards not only validates your work, but it boosts your promotional efforts. To find the best award programs she suggests searching...

Foreshadowing, a literary device in which a writer hints at what is to come later in a story, can be an effective way to keep readers engaged. Author and writing teacher Valerie Willis is a big fan of using foreshadowing in her own novels. She believes...

Blogging is critical to every author’s platform. In this presentation, Blogging 101: WordPress for Authors, web designer and WordPress expert Linda Lee teaches the basics of blogging and the importance of having a defined approach to this activity...

Laurie McLean describes a literary agent’s role in the publishing process, including 12 ways an agent can help an author. Laurie also explains how to get a literary agent, the makings of a great author/agent relationship, and what an agent looks for...

Author platforms and branding work together to create meaningful strategies that allow authors to create awareness for their work and entice readers to buy their books. An author platform is an author's ability to reach readers, while branding is how...

As you begin writing your novel or nonfiction book, don’t overlook the importance of research. Whether it’s researching historical facts or reading other authors in the genre, it's important. You can use libraries, the Internet, books, databases, historians...

As you begin writing your novel or nonfiction book, don’t overlook the importance of research. Whether it’s researching historical facts or reading other authors in the genre, it's important. You can use libraries, the Internet, books, databases, historians...

You wrote a book. It was like climbing Mount Everest. It was one of the hardest things you’ve ever done. Now it’s time to send you book out into the world and see how it does. You are ready to let it go. No need to spend any time on marketing; your book...