An essential tool for any new author is an author media kit. A media kit gives authors the edge they need to help drum up press by exhibiting professionalism and providing the metadata that every journalist, reviewer or bookstore needs to publicize information...

As a writer, there are several different ways you can get your work on television. The traditional model involves finding an agent who will represent you by going to networks and saying, “Hey, this is fantastic, and it fits with your programming.” If...

Your platform is simply a way of thinking about how many people care about what you’re saying and might be willing to put some money down to hear you say more of it. It’s an indication of how many people are interested in what you have to say and feel...

Why Have a Website? Every self-published author should understand the purpose of a website. Readers are likely to conclude that an author who doesn’t have a website hasn’t taken time to create a viable business in the real world. Your website serves...

A blog is a content driven website created by an individual or a group of individuals. Generally these sites require no fees. Many authors create blogs to enhance book sales. You don’t have to be published to start one. Building a faithful blog readership...

David Hancock founded Morgan James Publishing over twenty years ago because of his own experiences and challenges with publishing. Early on in his writing career, he was able to secure a contract with a traditional publisher, but was discouraged by the...

The editing process can differ greatly from author to author, but one thing that successful authors like Aleatha Romig have in common is that they have a multi-stage process. When finished with a manuscript, Romig first works with a group of beta readers...