New and experienced authors alike can benefit greatly from writer's groups. Author Frances Frost discusses the value of writer's groups and how they have improved her writing process. While there are many ways to find a writer's group, from online...

New and experienced authors alike can benefit greatly from writer's groups. Author Frances Frost discusses the value of writer's groups and how they have improved her writing process. While there are many ways to find a writer's group, from online...

Top-down history and bottom-up storytelling are two different approaches to writing, as award-winning author Susan Carol McCarthy explains. Historically, stories have been told and shared about great men doing great things. About 75 years ago, writers...

Once you've handled the logistics of setting up a web site and established a visible web presence for your book, you'll need to choose content to feature on your site. Your web site should be designed to market your book, so you can include much of...

Per author, comedy writer, and columnist James Breakwell, "Free time is a myth." He warns aspiring writers that a designated time to write will not magically appear...unless you carve it out for yourself. Breakwell was able to spend time during his...

As author and founder of the Singapore Writers' Group Alice Clark-Platts explains, many people have a book idea and aspire to write, but most don't ever sit down to get it done. Completing your manuscript is simple, she says - you just have to sit...

As author and founder of the Singapore Writers' Group Alice Clark-Platts explains, many people have a book idea and aspire to write, but most don't ever sit down to get it done. Completing your manuscript is simple, she says - you just have to sit...

Neil V. Young, author and technical writer, believes the key to landing a publishing deal may be finding honest critique partners. Agent or publisher rejections are often vague, rarely detailing for the writer why a book is being rejected. For Young...

Author branding, the practice of being as visible as possible in the marketplace, is a critical component for authors wanting to build a larger platform around their books. And, while social media is an important element of branding, authors can't just...

Writing a memoir is more than just telling your life story. It takes careful consideration and planning. Jill Marsal, a literary agent, reviews some key memoir writing tips and factors to consider before you write your memoir, including what kind of...