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...

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...

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 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...

Getting national media attention is a goal for many new authors but happens for only a select few. The best way to start creating media awareness for your book is to reach out locally says marketing and communications consultant Nicole Baker. Start...

Getting national media attention is a goal for many new authors but happens for only a select few. The best way to start creating media awareness for your book is to reach out locally says marketing and communications consultant Nicole Baker. Start...

Wondering how to best use press releases? Laura Rossi Totten, founder of Laura Rossi Public Relations, advises that authors think more broadly about publicity and instead focus on press kits, which outline the "who, what, why, where" of you and your...

Wondering how to best use press releases? Laura Rossi Totten, founder of Laura Rossi Public Relations, advises that authors think more broadly about publicity and instead focus on press kits, which outline the "who, what, why, where" of you and your...

The topics of publicity and platform for authors can be confusing concepts. In this interview, Shelby Sledge, the publicity director at the author-focused publicity firm Shelton Interactive, breaks down the definition of author platform and offers...