Read the acknowledgement notes of any book and there you will find a list of people that have helped the author create his or her book. Most authors thank almost a page of people for their help, because there are so many kinds of feedback available....

Laurel Anne Hill grew up in San Francisco, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and life. KOMENAR Publishing...

You have a book ready to go out and want an agent, but have no clue where to send it. The following listing will help you on your journey to find author representation and it should help your target the best agents. 1. Online Databases Online databases...

No writer can get far without the most fundamental tool of selling their work. But, producing an effective synopsis or query is frequently a source of dread for writers who create lyrical fiction, yet panic at the idea of creating a sales pitch. Here...

Without a doubt, screenwriting is a real profession. It is also without a doubt one of the most difficult professions to pursue. That’s because in order to make a living as a screenwriter, you not only have to write your screenplay, but you or your agent...

Whether it's the first time or the fiftieth, for a beginner or a New York Times bestseller, rejection is part of every author's life. This workshop with award-winning author Laurie Schnebly Campbell offers both practical and psychological techniques...

It is completely human and normal to experience mental blocks, fear and self-doubt as a writer. To successfully break through these barriers, you need to learn to be in control of the emotions, as author and teacher Shiny Burcu Unsal explains. These...

The fundamental element that shapes your character's growth is the world they live in. Making the world feel alive and vibrant is integral to the reader getting lost in your book and falling in love with it. However, many writers get so lost in the minutiae...

Twitter can be the best, most fun waste of time you can ever have. For authors, it can be one of the GREATEST tools you'll ever use for promoting your books and speaking engagements, networking with other writers, finding new readers for your work, and...