Before building your brand and promoting yourself, writer, producer, and TV host Herbie J Pilato recommends writers know how to communicate effectively. If you’re a timid person, it may be time to take a communications or public speaking class to help...

Nonfiction authors tend to have an advantage when building their author platforms. Most nonfiction authors write about their area of expertise or a topic they are passionate about. This makes their marketing strategy and communications a little more...

Writers understand the value of community, sharing ideas, and getting an honest critique of a writing effort. Critique groups and writing groups can offer these benefits, but finding the right forum isn’t always easy. In addition to the considerations...

Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of copyright and privacy laws in the United States, as they may pertain to the use of photographs. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an...

Author Derek Taylor Kent describes himself as a comedy writer with a lot of different passions. His style of writing lends itself well to many different genres and formats, as proven by all of the accolades he has received for his work. In addition...

Author Derek Taylor Kent describes himself as a comedy writer with a lot of different passions. His style of writing lends itself well to many different genres and formats, as proven by all of the accolades he has received for his work. In addition...

The science fiction genre encompasses many sub-genres including apocalyptic, time travel, and space opera. Science and technology are usually central to the story, no matter the sub-genre, and there are standard elements that sci-fi readers expect. Author...