Formally trained and educated as a lawyer, author Alice Clark-Platts spent years as a human rights attorney working on high profile cases. She managed to fit some creative writing into her busy schedule, but just for her own enjoyment at the time....

Very few literary agents are generalists. They specialize in certain markets and focus on specific genres. When approaching agents, smart authors will have done their research. They know what genres an agent represents; they know the kind of projects...

When you are researching your book it can often be very beneficial to speak with experts. This is true whether you are writing a crime novel or a gardening book or anything in between. Most experts are easily accessible by email or phone, and may even...

How does a social media network help in marketing a book? If you become part of the LinkedIn community, you will have access to a variety of useful tools that can help you market your books. In addition to making your complete profile available to...

For memoirists and other writers, personal narrative essays can be a great way to get your work published and your name out there, while also allowing you to fine-tune your writing craft. For college applicants and others applying for positions that...

To understand what research is required for a work of historical fiction, it’s necessary to define just what constitutes the genre. The general consensus is that historical fiction is based on a story that is set in a real historical situation that the...

When you finally finish your book and earn the title of author you may not realize it, but you are actually opening your own business. Accounting, taxes, marketing, promotion, sales, distribution and even legal are all important things you need to think...

Trying to build your author brand but not sure where to start? Social media expert and author, Kyle Lacy, shares his insight on where and how to start the process. When you're getting started building your author brand, ask your friends and family to...

Industry changes have made it one of the best times in history to be an author, but also one of the most confusing times with all of the different publishing options that are available. In this webinar session, Author Learning Center President Keith...