When bestselling children's author Sheri Fink happened upon her first book idea, she didn't know anything about the publishing world. She had attended a writing conference for a friend and ended up using the advice and information for herself once...

Author Ken Liu has received numerous awards for his work including the Nebula, Hugo, Locus Best first Novel and Best Collection, and World Fantasy awards. He is grateful for these awards and is honored that his work has been recognized, but Liu cautions...

Authors often wonder which social media platforms are best to reach their specific reader audience. The various platforms do have different demographics and content expectations, so it's important to explore and do some research to find out which platforms...

To sell books authors must be able to reach out to readers. Many authors are interviewed by radio stations. You want to shine as an author, and the way to do this is to be well prepared. Nothing can prepare you better for this experience than a class...

Researching your nonfiction book is one of the first steps you’ll take in your author journey. When you require more than just your own expertise and knowledge to complete your book, put your best foot forward by consulting the research tools listed...

There are considerations all authors should take when reviewing a contract, explains Greg Victoroff, Esq., partner at Greg Victoroff & Associates. What rights are being requested by the publisher? This may include where the book will be distributed,...

When author and educator Tara Botel Doherty was first published, she didn’t entirely understand all that it takes to market your book and create a buzz around it. She believed she would be able to sell it without much extra effort. However, Doherty discovered...

Author Christopher Leonard talks about his new book Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America . Unknown to most, Koch Industries and the Koch Industries companies touch nearly every aspect of modern life. Chris Leonard...