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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The marketplace for books is crowded and competitive, leaving many new authors wondering how they can stand out when promoting a book. Marketing and communications consultant Nicole Baker says that one of the keys to getting noticed is to execute unique...

The marketplace for books is crowded and competitive, leaving many new authors wondering how they can stand out when promoting a book. Marketing and communications consultant Nicole Baker says that one of the keys to getting noticed is to execute unique...

Editor Helga Schier explains the different levels of editing and how editors help writers tell their stories. She first identifies the three levels of readability : surface structure, scene, and content. While these three levels need to work together...