For writers wanting to self-publish or independently publish their work, there are so many opportunities with the various online platforms and service providers to help guide your way. But, per author and book PR/marketing expert A.G. Billig, with opportunity...

Production companies always look to books as a source of material for films and television shows. When you look at the history of the Oscars, about half of all Best Picture–winning movies have been based on books. We’ve seen a lot of growth in publishing...

In order to stand out in today's competitive book market writers must take their book cover design very seriously. Whether you are publishing an eBook or print book, you must know and understand your target audience, as author and writing teacher Valerie...

Books don’t sell themselves. People sell books. And as the author, you have to sell your book. Think about what happens when you walk into a bookstore looking for a specific book. How long does that take? A while, right? That’s because there are thousands...

Endorsements can be obtained from many sources, including other authors, editors, agents, magazines, professional reviewers, writing and reading bloggers --almost anyone. Many authors ask other authors for a blurb. The blurb, or positive review, can...

To promote his personal development business, messages of empowerment, and supplemental book Life Sucks! , Malaysian author Eric Teh works with universities and other organizations in his country to secure speaking engagements. He's found that many of...

One of the most difficult things for anyone is sustaining focus, believes bestselling author, TEDx Speaker, and special advisor Dr. Mark Goulston. When you decide to focus on something, such as a book project, it can feel like the whole world is conspiring...

Authors can use social media and websites to engage with readers and attract new ones. To create an effective online presence, book marketing expert and author Desiree Duffy first suggests looking at everything online that signifies who you are. This...

Fiction books can be generally sorted into two categories, as award-winning author and former underground storage tank operator Laurel Anne Hill explains. In a plot-driven story, everything deals with the plot. You can still have detailed and compelling...