Having a strong presence on social media is an effective way for authors to drive traffic to their website and to retailer sites such as Amazon, ultimately boosting book sales. It's also a great way to build a relationship with your readers and your...

Having a strong presence on social media is an effective way for authors to drive traffic to their website and to retailer sites such as Amazon, ultimately boosting book sales. It's also a great way to build a relationship with your readers and your...

The rate at which consumers are adopting technology and demanding digital content has put a lot of pressure on public libraries to keep up. And it's not just eBooks that patrons are looking for, says library Executive Director Sarah Moore. Her mid-sized...

Possessing a solid marketing plan and author platform before approaching an agent can get you closer to a “Yes,” explains literary agent Steve Hutson. Whatever marketing you can do by yourself means less cost and risk for the publisher. While Huston...

Technology and business articles can be founts of knowledge for authors, but reading them can be very confusing. Join USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty as he lays out a glossary of the important terms to pay attention to so authors can understand...

First of all, you should know that the book business is in a state of turmoil and change. I’ve weathered a few storms in the past. When television started, I was told no one would read books again. That should give you some idea of how old I am. When...

In this interview we meet Ethlie Ann Vare, an author, screenwriter, story editor, and creative consultant in Hollywood. She is best known for her work on the television shows CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda. Ethlie describes...

Dan Gerstein, President of Gotham Ghostwriters, discusses how to create successful collaborative writing relationships. He advises setting expectations upfront with the client. The conversation should cover the time schedule or a realistic expectation...

One of the main challenges when writing sci-fi and fantasy is connecting and engaging with readers throughout a strange and unfamiliar plot. This can be incredibly difficult at the beginning of your story, when you want your readers to feel engaged...

In this interview we meet Ethlie Ann Vare, an author, screenwriter, story editor, and creative consultant in Hollywood. She is best known for her work on the television shows CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda. Ethlie describes...