It pays to click. Rather, it pays for clicks. The “it” would be Google Adsense, and the money could be coming your way. How can you begin to start realizing that income? Here are 3 easy steps: 1) Find your niche and develop content. Google loves web...

The old adage of “strength in numbers” holds true for authors. Feedback will undoubtedly strengthen a book, which is why successful authors seek feedback at every stage of book development. It will help the author create a book that is clear, rich, and...

It takes a lot of work to create complete characters with quirks, backstories, and motivations. Readers want to engage with characters who feel like real people, who act out consistent motivations and personalities. Whether you write stories that are...

Just like actors going to audition after audition, trying to land just one role, authors send query letter after query letter, trying to find agent representation and get a traditional publishing deal. Author Annie Sullivan says she wishes her early...

Dawn Parker is a Functional Medicine Health Coach who works with clients to help them reach their health goals. She helps people look and feel their best through nutrition changes, stress reduction strategies, fitness, better sleep, reducing toxins and...

The author’s journey is a long and difficult path by itself; combine that with monitoring your health, putting food on the table, and maintaining relationships, it can seem downright impossible. But it can be done. It’s all a matter of balance. In...

Per book publicist Nicole Baker, it's never too early or too late to think about book publicity and marketing, but the ideal timing is to start planning at least 2 months prior to your book's release. If you choose to do a publicity campaign with a publicist...