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...

While many authors opt to hire professional indexers to produce a book’s index , you may feel like tackling the process yourself. That’s great! Self-indexing is complex, but if you’re curious about the process, feel you know your book better than anyone...

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...

Named one of the 40 Most Influential Turkish Americans Under 40 in the US, author and teacher Shiny Burcu Unsal has spent years building up her credentials. Supported by a strong academic background, a notable career in marketing and communications...

Named one of the 40 Most Influential Turkish Americans Under 40 in the US, author and teacher Shiny Burcu Unsal has spent years building up her credentials. Supported by a strong academic background, a notable career in marketing and communications...

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....

The number one criteria when Hollywood decides whether to acquire a book is castability. You have to have characters who can be played by significant names, actors and actresses to whom distributors can relate. A male lead is extremely important. A female...

Okay, you have a manuscript, but almost nobody knows you have it except you. Dr. William Donahue, Ph.D., teaches you how to define your message and unique selling points, focus your energy and marketing efforts, and give your readers a preview to start...