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...

In this Goodreads-focused webinar session, writing coach and book editor Nic Nelson will help you: 1. Understand the Goodreads Author Program, what it will and won't do for you, and how to establish a good author presence in less than an hour 2. Claim...

You want to be more than just a writer. You want to be an author. You want to see your ideas come to life in published books with your name on them. You want your story to be heard. However, wanting something isn’t enough to make it true, and becoming...

There are a number of software programs designed to assist with the indexing process, including Cindex, Macrex, PDF Index Generator, SkyIndex and TExtract. Most word processing software, such as Microsoft Word, also includes an indexing tool. However...

Finding a wide audience for a book is difficult, particularly when an author writes in a niche genre. Part of the effort to attract new readers happens in the marketing process. Part of the effort happens, though, in the writing process itself. M....

What do writers like Andy Weir and E.L. James have in common? They both started their careers as self-published authors and achieved significant success with their very first books. If they did it, you can do it, too. The difference between the writers...

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...

Harvey Klinger, literary agent, provides perspective on the need for strong prologue that hooks the reader with a cliff hanger that draws them into the story. He also shares thoughts on how to effectively employ a flashback in your story. Click here...

Author Jennifer Ziegler shares her history of becoming a writer and how she got started and then leveraged early career choices as part of her writing.

Carla Malden, memoir author, talks about how writers all yearn for the moments when words and emotions flow effortlessly and what to do when those moments don't appear. Click here to play this audio clip