We know that people have a variety of approaches to writing a novel. Some write by "pantsing," some by outlining, and some by a combination of both methods. While each approach offers unique advantages, each also comes with a unique set of challenges...

This class part of a ten class series designed to support your book marketing efforts. Each session is valuable on its own, but we recommend that you view all 10 sessions to get the most comprehensive experience. Note that this recorded webinar for class...

This class part of a ten class series designed to support your book marketing efforts. Each session is valuable on its own, but we recommend that you view all 10 sessions to get the most comprehensive experience. Note that this recorded webinar for class...

You are now a couple of months into writing your book and the August 3rd deadline for your first draft is quickly approaching – what’s your plan to get it done? Do you feel behind and need some advice on how to catch up? Are you struggling with how to...

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....

National Bestselling Children’s author R.L. Stine has created a publicly available writing program for school children. It's a great example of how writers can offer value that encourages teachers to use books in the classroom. If you write for the children...

National Bestselling Children’s author R.L. Stine has created a publicly available writing program for school children. It's a great example of how writers can offer value that encourages teachers to use books in the classroom. If you write for the children...

Author Paula Brown recommends identifying and using your personal strengths as the starting point for all your writing. Think about how you learn, what's interesting to you, and what you do best and then use it as a starting point. For instance, Paula...

Author Paula Brown recommends identifying and using your personal strengths as the starting point for all your writing. Think about how you learn, what's interesting to you, and what you do best and then use it as a starting point. For instance, Paula...

As a writer you may feel the pressure of time: either you don't know when to stop writing, or you are already late. Author Kevin Smokler offers tips to finish a manuscript. He reminds writers that there is always time to put in the extra work to make...