Every author has different needs. You must learn to identify your needs and seek appropriate feedback. Knowing your weaknesses will help you move forward effectively and find success. The following guiding questions will help you seek feedback to improve...

I’ve made a lot of money for authors—millions of dollars—but they still can’t quit their day jobs, because that money doesn’t come in right away. At first, they think, “Oh my God, I’ve got a six hundred thousand dollar advance,” but that money comes...

Writing nonfiction often requires authors to use citations throughout their book. A citation is a formal way of giving credit for material used or referenced from another source, such as a book, journal, or website. Understanding citation best practices...

Not all agents currently handle self-published books. About six months ago, I interviewed a lot of agents I know for a blog article I was working on. A lot of them said, “Are you kidding? I would never handle a self-published book. Those people are crazy;...

Memoirs are stories centered on personal life stories. This kind of story is tied closely to memories. It’s not descriptive like an autobiography. It’s also not a family history that offers a chronological view of your whole life and the lives of your...

Sheri Fink was the victim of bullying in the workplace and struggled with how to handle the situation. Driving to work one day she was overcome with emotion, which led to the idea for her first children's book, The Little Rose , the story of a rose...

Sheri Fink was the victim of bullying in the workplace and struggled with how to handle the situation. Driving to work one day she was overcome with emotion, which led to the idea for her first children's book, The Little Rose , the story of a rose...

While editors can provide invaluable services for authors, both self-published and traditionally published, authors can help them out in turn by practicing self-editing techniques before submitting their manuscripts. This webinar session with freelance...

Wondering what the publishing journey looks like after you land a traditional publishing deal? If so, read on! As an Associate Publisher with the W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson, Stephanie Newton works with many authors...