Society has come a long way from the stories of the 1500s, in which women were largely portrayed as passive characters without much autonomy. However, even with all of the advancements of our time, authors are still discussing the difficulty of creating...

Networking can be a daunting process. It’s intimidating to approach industry professionals if you’re trying to pitch yourself and your work. There are other avenues, though, to connect with agents and publishers. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, shares...

From a marketing perspective, publicity is difficult to understand. It can't be bought, it can't be controlled, and it is never guaranteed, but there's simply no better way to gain credibility and momentum for a cause. But be forewarned–embarking on...

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...

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...

Most people have come to grudgingly respect the phrase ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’ But, if your job is to write, how do you get to know the right people and build a network? While writing is typically a solitary act, the business of...

The well-known wisdom phrase, “the best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else,” is easily applied to the craft of writing. The best way to learn and practice storytelling structure is to spend some time giving feedback about another...