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...

Writing is a famously solitary process, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a lonely one. Especially as authors start to market, it can be helpful to have a built-in network of people who are available for brainstorming and feedback. Author P.J. Hoover...

Exactly who is the YA market? Young Adult author Janette Rallision describes this genre and audience for you. High reading tweens and teenagers before the age of 16 is about the age range. The YA genre is relatively new and the market has been exploding...

David Taylor, owner and creative director of David Taylor Design, discusses how an author website should be the foundation for all marketing efforts. Authors should share personal stories in order to engage readers. Authors should also post about contests...

Writing is a famously solitary process, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a lonely one. Especially as authors start to market, it can be helpful to have a built-in network of people who are available for brainstorming and feedback. Author P.J. Hoover...

David Taylor, owner and creative director of David Taylor Design, discusses how an author website should be the foundation for all marketing efforts. Authors should share personal stories in order to engage readers. Authors should also post about contests...

Exactly who is the YA market? Young Adult author Janette Rallision describes this genre and audience for you. High reading tweens and teenagers before the age of 16 is about the age range. The YA genre is relatively new and the market has been exploding...

Author and film post-production supervisor Sheryl Benko recommends exposing yourself to as many screenplays as possible before you write your own. Benko says one of the best investments she ever made was purchasing Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting...

The adage “less is more” does not apply to memoir writing, explains author, goal coach, and project catalyst Debra Eckerling. Instead, include as much information and details as you can. The more you include, the more you’ll have to work with during...