Author and biographer Brian Jay Jones can't recall how he ended up on Jim Henson's Wikipedia page, but instinct led him to pursue writing the biography, Jim Henson: The Biography. When Jones realized that a biography hadn't yet been written about the...

Author and biographer Brian Jay Jones can't recall how he ended up on Jim Henson's Wikipedia page, but instinct led him to pursue writing the biography, Jim Henson: The Biography. When Jones realized that a biography hadn't yet been written about the...

First and foremost, writers must tap into their imaginations to inspire and influence their work, but they must also go beyond that to produce quality stories that speak to readers. Thorough research must be done to create authenticity when writing...

First and foremost, writers must tap into their imaginations to inspire and influence their work, but they must also go beyond that to produce quality stories that speak to readers. Thorough research must be done to create authenticity when writing...

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...

"It's impossible to make everyone happy. Understanding who will have interest in your book will help you gauge their reaction to your work." Perhaps you have written a book that you believe is for everyone. Here you'll learn why it's important...

Published authors want to sell books. Books are sold in a wide variety of ways. Here is a quick overview of some the sales channels open either to publishing houses and/or to self-published authors. Direct Sales Some companies and individuals choose...

Hollywood is looking for books to adapt for the screen more than ever before, but what can you do to increase your chances for that to happen? Drawing from his experience working with traditional publishers and in Hollywood, Keith Ogorek, President...

No one can deny that Amazon has greatly impacted how consumers purchase goods, and books in particular, but as Penguin Books Singapore's Managing Director Eddy Teo explains, Amazon hasn't had as much of an impact on the book market in Singapore as it...

Amazon is a massive marketplace and the competition to attract and retain readers is very high. There are two main advantages to having your eBook for sale on Amazon: 1) it’s a global marketplace so you can reach readers all over the world 2) you have...