Per former Hollywood Development Executive Dan Watanabe, one of the biggest ways writers fall short with their stories is that they don't write the story they are meant to write. Many writers are too worried about what's trending in the book market....

If you’re an author planning to market your own book, the first thing I would suggest is to take advantage of social media. If you don’t already have experience with social media, it can be a little daunting, but there are usually plenty of people who...

A book can be turned into a great marketing tool and help you get your next speaking engagement. This works especially well with non-fiction books. If you have published a non-fiction book, you may be able to break it into logical topics. Refer to the...

All right, the book is done! It’s been proofread (several times). It’s been edited (several times). Before you hire your freelance illustrator, check out their previous work. A stylistic match between you and your illustrator is half the battle. Perhaps...

If you’re marketing a book for the first time, there are probably at least a few marketing concepts and terms you’re not completely familiar with. We’ve assembled a glossary of common terms with brief definitions to help you navigate your way through...

Science fiction and fantasy author William F. Wu’s most recent book is a composite novel made of ten adventures that were originally published separately as short stories. A Temple of Forgotten Spirits follows Jack Hong, who is following a mystical unicorn...