Author and writing teacher Valerie Willis strongly believes that all writers should consider hiring a professional book editor, especially when pursuing a self-publishing path. Good editors will not only catch common grammar and proofreading mistakes...

If you plan to build an email newsletter list to communicate with your followers and potential new readers, it's important to know what kind of email content will be effective. Per author and editor Troy Lambert, readers sign up for your mailing list...

Intellectual property issues can be confusing, and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. As an author, here are some basic concepts you should understand: copyright and trademark. In this interview, Dana Newman, intellectual property attorney...

Intellectual property issues can be confusing, and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. As an author, here are some basic concepts you should understand: copyright and trademark. In this interview, Dana Newman, intellectual property attorney...

Platform is a hot buzzword in book marketing—but it's one that deserves the attention of any author interested in marketing their book. Author Jeff Stanger explains how you can build your author platform with social media. When beginning to build your...

Platform is a hot buzzword in book marketing—but it's one that deserves the attention of any author interested in marketing their book. Author Jeff Stanger explains how you can build your author platform with social media. When beginning to build your...

Madeline Sharples worked in the aerospace business (TRW and Northrop Grumman) as a technical writer and editor, web content writer, and proposal manager for almost thirty years – hiring in five times and retiring twice. She also worked for non-profits...