Author Kathi Macias offers insights on the role and value of self-publishing, and weighs the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Experts used to advise authors not to self publish because there wasn’t any marketing—you had...

Querying is the crucial first step when seeking an agent or publisher, but amazingly is also something that very few authors do well. How do you make yours stand out from the hundreds they receive every day? Through years of trial and error and helping...

One Signal Publishers is a smaller imprint of Simon & Schuster, working with a select number of authors. This allows the team to dedicate more time and effort to each author and each book. Per Vice President and Publisher Alessandra Bastagli, they often...

Award-winning, bestselling author Derek Taylor Kent started writing children's books when he was in his teens. Inspired by Dr. Seuss, he created whimsical worlds in lyrical rhyme and tried to recruit his mother, who was a professional illustrator at...

Award-winning, bestselling author Derek Taylor Kent started writing children's books when he was in his teens. Inspired by Dr. Seuss, he created whimsical worlds in lyrical rhyme and tried to recruit his mother, who was a professional illustrator at...

When self-publishing, costs can easily add up. As you continue to purchase services, hire experienced vendors, and make your book the best it can be, you can suddenly find yourself spending much more than you intended. Unfortunately, this is incredibly...

You wrote a book and you have your first big phone interview, but you don’t have a clue what to do. How do you make sure you really shine? How do you come across as erudite, savvy and intelligent when much of your time as an author is spent alone in...

Characters are at the heart of stories and dialogue helps define characters and drive story. In this webinar, you’ll learn to develop characters, consider word choice, and define their voice through dialogue. The session will present essential tips to...