Because much of a writer's life is solitary, it is easy to unintentionally isolate. Author Bethany Hegedus created a retreat and rental cabin for writers that has become not just a safe haven and source of emotional support, it is an institution in...

Because much of a writer's life is solitary, it is easy to unintentionally isolate. Author Bethany Hegedus created a retreat and rental cabin for writers that has become not just a safe haven and source of emotional support, it is an institution in...

Amazing bookstore events don't just happen, they are crafted with care says Julie Wernersbach, publicist for Austin-based indie bookstore BookPeople. She advise sthat adequate time and resources are spent getting people to attend and that authors speak...

The key to writing dialogue in any format is to make it believable and consistent. Dialogue is critical to both character and plot development, so it must be relatable. Writer and producer, Annelise Dekker, advises that at the core of every story is...

When you are researching your book it can often be very beneficial to speak with experts. This is true whether you are writing a crime novel or a gardening book or anything in between. Most experts are easily accessible by email or phone, and may even...

How does a social media network help in marketing a book? If you become part of the LinkedIn community, you will have access to a variety of useful tools that can help you market your books. In addition to making your complete profile available to...

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...

Very few literary agents are generalists. They specialize in certain markets and focus on specific genres. When approaching agents, smart authors will have done their research. They know what genres an agent represents; they know the kind of projects...

Almost all new writers wonder if they need an agent to get their work published. Once your manuscript is complete, polished and ready for publication it’s important to ask yourself “what are my publishing goals?" If your goal is to get traditionally...

Sometimes having the right story and right connections is all it takes to get the attention of agents and publishers. This is what happened to author Lisa Beazley with her debut novel Keep Me Posted . Through one of her creative writing course instructors...