Author Kathy Ide shares helpful tips for working with a ghostwriter. Some ghostwriters capture all that they need to start on your project by talking to you and recording the conversation. Additionally, it's often helpful if you have some written materials...

Author Ed Aymar's approach to writing his first couple of books was to hide out in a cave and he didn't emerge until he was finished. While this felt like the right approach at the time, he does not recommend this approach to other writers. Even if...

Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose has found success by being passionate about her work and by being professional, genuine, and kind. She advises new writers to be sure to write for themselves first. Rose also recommends new writers take advantage...

Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose has found success by being passionate about her work and by being professional, genuine, and kind. She advises new writers to be sure to write for themselves first. Rose also recommends new writers take advantage...

Writing almost any book—even if it’s fiction—is going to require some research. When it comes to effective novel research methods, author Bob Martin shares his thoughts on the ideal way to research setting. He says that the best research method for...

Writing and marketing a book takes organization and planning. Author of “Listful Thinking,” Paula Rizzo, discusses tips for developing your organizational process in writing. She creates a to-do list for the next day before she finishes her work for...

There are many different ways for an author to become successful, explains science fiction and fantasy author William F. Wu. His path to successfully securing a traditional publishing deal sprung from multiple short fiction award nominations. After becoming...

Author Ed Aymar's approach to writing his first couple of books was to hide out in a cave and he didn't emerge until he was finished. While this felt like the right approach at the time, he does not recommend this approach to other writers. Even if...

Writing a book is tough. You have a long journey ahead and to help you on that journey, here’s a road map of the common pitfalls. Avoid the beginner mistakes and you will reach your destination much more quickly and easily than you would have otherwise...