Are you considering adapting your book for film or television? Morris Ruskin, CEO of Shoreline Entertainment, discusses how Hollywood producers find the best cast for a movie and offers tips for casting a film for new directors. He says that when you...

Inspiration can strike from any number of things, and Madeline Sharples’ novel, Papa’s Shoes , is proof of that. The historical fiction author and memoirist used documentation from her husband’s familial research as the basis for her novel research....

When you publish a 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 about...

In this interview, Pen Densham—professor, writer, producer, and director—talks about his experiences getting started in the indie film industry. His inspiring story also applies to the indie book publishing movement and will motivate you to work hard...

In this interview, Pen Densham—professor, writer, producer, and director—talks about his experiences getting started in the indie film industry. His inspiring story also applies to the indie book publishing movement and will motivate you to work hard...

Many authors are aware of what type of technology is available to their characters within the time period that a novel is set. However, a common mistake writers make is forgetting to ground their books in that time period with politics, fashion trends...

Writers, like all creative people, need help to create. We need others to bounce ideas off of, get feedback from, and interact with as a break from the solitary act of writing. We need honesty, insights, and guidance that often doesn’t come from our...

And Done Right, it Gives Your Characters Everything They Need to Come to Life on Your Page Backstory is one of the most common issues authors struggle with. Done poorly, it results in info dumps that stall the narrative. And yet we are all creatures...

Apprentice University, Inc. founder Ron Brumbarger is a frequent speaker on innovation, entrepreneurship and mentoring. With over twenty-five years as former president and CEO of a major technology firm, he has encountered many different work styles...

As an author, you may be wondering whether you should work with an attorney or an agent. An attorney can help you draft and negotiate contracts and can also advise you on intellectual property issues. An agent, on the other hand, will act as your advocate...