What’s the best way to keep a reader turning the pages of your book, especially that first page? With shortening attention spans and media tailored to create flashy, attention-grabbing visuals, it’s more important than ever to create an engaging story...

New authors need a particular type of publicity. Unlike well-known authors such as James Patterson, they probably won’t have televised commercials on the same par as movie ads. New authors typically lack the clout needed for those kinds of commercials...

Romance is a here-to-stay market. Learn how to make your story a romance readers will love. This writing workshop with romance author Donna Hatch will teach you how to construct a plot with believable conflict, and you'll learn how to write main characters...

Events can be a great way to reach new readers and deepen connections with your fans. Whether online or in-person, a writer needs smart strategies to maximize effort and impact. Bestselling author Allie Pleiter has over two decades of experience hosting...

We know that people have a variety of approaches to writing a novel. Some write by "pantsing," some by outlining, and some by a combination of both methods. While each approach offers unique advantages, each also comes with a unique set of challenges...

National Bestselling Children’s author R.L. Stine has created a publicly available writing program for school children. It's a great example of how writers can offer value that encourages teachers to use books in the classroom. If you write for the children...

National Bestselling Children’s author R.L. Stine has created a publicly available writing program for school children. It's a great example of how writers can offer value that encourages teachers to use books in the classroom. If you write for the children...

Author Paula Brown recommends identifying and using your personal strengths as the starting point for all your writing. Think about how you learn, what's interesting to you, and what you do best and then use it as a starting point. For instance, Paula...

Author Paula Brown recommends identifying and using your personal strengths as the starting point for all your writing. Think about how you learn, what's interesting to you, and what you do best and then use it as a starting point. For instance, Paula...