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...

Critically acclaimed author Jon Clinch is on site at a historic landmark to discuss his novel, The General and Julia . In the novel, Ulysses S. Grant reflects on the crucial moments of his life as a husband, a father, a general, and a president while...

From the author of the "Read with Jenna Bonus Pick" book, A Little Hope , The Same Bright Stars is an uplifting and emotionally resonant novel set in a Delaware beach town about a local restaurant owner at a turning point. In this clip, author Ethan...

Nothing is more annoying than a character that has red hair in one chapter and brown hair twenty chapters later. It’s important to keep track of characters, so logical problems don’t bog down your storytelling. Characters need to be multidimensional...

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...

Author Phillip Done had the unique privilege of writing a celebrity biography, The Charms of Miss O'Hara , about the life of Hollywood screen star Ann Rutherford. He interviewed many of her friends and colleagues in the process including screen legend...

Author Phillip Done had the unique privilege of writing a celebrity biography, The Charms of Miss O'Hara , about the life of Hollywood screen star Ann Rutherford. He interviewed many of her friends and colleagues in the process including screen legend...

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...