It wasn't until Patty Chang Anker was 40-years-old that she realized she had been holding herself back in life. That's when she began talking risks, which started with diving into a pool and soon led to walking a tightrope, auditioning for a show and...

Some authors are so well-known and prolific they evolve into a brand. Literary agent Amy Levenson gives us some insight into writing for well-known authors and brands. When working with a brand, it's important to remember that the secret to their success...

It wasn't until Patty Chang Anker was 40-years-old that she realized she had been holding herself back in life. That's when she began talking risks, which started with diving into a pool and soon led to walking a tightrope, auditioning for a show and...

What is character-driven versus plot-driven writing? Lois Winston, award-winning author, explains the difference between a character-driven story versus a plot-driven story and how to find the right balance for your novel. She explains that mysteries...

Industry changes have made it one of the best times to be an author, but also one of the most confusing given all of the different publishing options available. In this session, Author Learning Center President Keith Ogorek reviews the four primary...

The initial push behind Wannabe Press was Russell Nohelty's frustration with traditional publishers. He struggled to get a publishing deal for his work, so he decided to learn how to publish for himself. He ran a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for...

Since its release in 1969, Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five has been challenged or banned by colleges and high schools at least eighteen times. Vonnegut spoke often about how he fought fascism during World War II and also about the importance...

Since its release in 1969, Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five has been challenged or banned by colleges and high schools at least eighteen times. Vonnegut spoke often about how he fought fascism during World War II and also about the importance...

With all of the complexities of publishing, the industry has become either further confused by the new worlds opened by the internet. We have some tips for writers to help them navigate this new territory. John McAlester, founder of PigeonLab, talks...