Before writing, many authors, publicists, and publishers recommend that authors know their genre inside and out. It’s okay to break genre rules but before you do you need to know those rules. Doing your research on genre involves not only reading books...

Writer and producer Jack Bernstein, known for the film Ace Ventura and for his work on popular TV shows such as Monk and NCIS: New Orleans , believes that what makes a great character on paper may not always make a great character in film or television...

Writer and producer Jack Bernstein, known for the film Ace Ventura and for his work on popular TV shows such as Monk and NCIS: New Orleans , believes that what makes a great character on paper may not always make a great character in film or television...

You've no doubt heard the term "search engine optimization," but wondered what it meant or whether you needed to do it. After all, how do you make sure people find you on Google? While it's difficult for authors to rank for a large, general topic — say...

Choosing an editor for your book can be a daunting task. Listen in as agent Jill Marsal offers advice on selecting an editor, and how to make the best decision for your book. She says spending a lot of money on a freelance editor isn't always necessary...

Choosing an editor for your book can be a daunting task. Listen in as agent Jill Marsal offers advice on selecting an editor, and how to make the best decision for your book. She says spending a lot of money on a freelance editor isn't always necessary...

A popular topic among writers is the use of a pen name, which is also called a pseudonym. But why do so many writers prefer to use a pen name when publishing instead of taking credit for their work themselves? There are actually many reasons an author...

Literary magazines can be great places to publish your work. They provide fantastic exposure and it’s always exciting to see your name in print. It can give writers a platform that propels them through their career. When Racquel Henry, writer and editor...

Literary agent Wendy Keller advises authors to evaluate the market and their current following. How many people care about the subject you're writing about? How big is your subject's audience? Are you offering something new, different, better, or more...