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...

Building an online author platform is essential to help you promote your writing. Kathleen Ortiz, subrights director and agent at Nancy Coffey Literary Agency, describes why an online author platform is so important and how to get started building one...

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...

Building an online author platform is essential to help you promote your writing. Kathleen Ortiz, subrights director and agent at Nancy Coffey Literary Agency, describes why an online author platform is so important and how to get started building one...

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...

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...

Readership today is broader than it has ever been, with readers eager to consume a variety of content. The competitive book market can make it challenging for readers to find your work, so it’s important to make yourself discoverable. One way to create...