Middle-grade readers can be a tough audience for authors to reach because they aren't active online like young adult and adult readers. Former seventh grade English teacher and author Laura Martin has found school visits to be one of best ways to create...

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...

Speaking engagements can be a great way for authors to gain exposure for their book and platform or message, and also be a means for selling more books. But, not all authors are comfortable with public speaking and it can take practice to become a dynamic...

SlideShare offers a unique opportunity for authors to market themselves and their books. SlideShare allows you to share PowerPoint slides that you've created through a social network. Once your PowerPoint slides are uploaded to SlideShare, you can...

Watch and listen as psychological thriller author Layne Fargo talks about her book Temper , discussing the plot and the inspiration behind the story. As Layne describes it, she recalls reading about the Profiles Theatre Chicago scandal. Like her Temper...

SlideShare offers a unique opportunity for authors to market themselves and their books. SlideShare allows you to share PowerPoint slides that you've created through a social network. Once your PowerPoint slides are uploaded to SlideShare, you can...

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,...

There are many paths to success for authors beyond submitting your writing to publishers. Contests open the door to both publication and financial awards. Grants and fellowships provide financial support for your work, and residencies offer time to concentrate...

The back cover has been completed, and so has the front. Now, you’re left with the inside flaps. How do you fill these blank spaces? You might be wondering, what exactly is a dust jacket flap? Basically, it’s the part of the cover that wraps around the...