Read and then read some more. That is fantasy author Matthew Ballard's recommendation for new writers who are planning to write genre fiction. He strongly recommends reading what is currently selling in the genre in which you plan to write. Ask yourself...

Read and then read some more. That is fantasy author Matthew Ballard's recommendation for new writers who are planning to write genre fiction. He strongly recommends reading what is currently selling in the genre in which you plan to write. Ask yourself...

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...

First of all, know the agents who are working in the area that you’re trying to publish in. This isn’t too hard to do—just go to the bookstore and look at some books that are similar to what you’re trying to write and check the acknowledgments to see...

Memoir can be an excellent vehicle for writers wanting to share stories of real life experiences and struggles. Writing about a personal experience can certainly be an effective way to connect with others, but turning an idea into a full-length book...

When former English teacher and middle-grade author Laura Martin started writing her story about dinosaurs, she didn't want to get sidetracked by research. She knew there was a vast amount of information available on the topic that could easily distract...

Middle-grade author Laura Martin didn't set out to write a book series about dinosaurs. After a visit to a dinosaur exhibit at a museum she was left wondering, "What would happen if we brought dinosaurs out of extinction?" She didn't immediately begin...

Author AE Wasserman didn’t originally plan on writing a series, but after her first book, 1884 No Boundaries: A Story of Espionage, and International Intrigue , readers were asking for more. She now has accompanying novels and novellas in the works....