Almost all writers ask themselves if they need an agent. The answer is variable. It depends. Let’s start out with who doesn’t need an agent. If you are an author with a regional book and are working with a regional press, or if you are an author who...

In this webinar, freelance publicist and communications expert Lindsey Gobel reviews how authors can prepare and deliver great interviews in the New Year. She discusses the “Dos and Don’ts” of setting up an interview and arranging your media message...

An author’s platform is very, very important for nonfiction. As an author, your platform is simply the sum of all the resources at your disposal for getting the word out to large numbers of people. If you happen to be lucky enough to have your own televised...

A book title has one purpose, and that is to get readers to open up your book and read it. Titles must captivate your audience to make your book standout in the marketplace. Awareness is key. Your title is a powerful tool. It may evoke controversy and...

Authors face a competitive market and a platform will give them a competitive edge. It won’t, however, guarantee a successful book, though. Conversely, it’s not absolutely necessary to have a platform for a book to be successful. A platform will create...

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...