Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of author rights in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential relationship between...

First, if you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’ve already completed your book—congratulations! You’ve already accomplished something very impressive that few people ever do. Of course, the next step is finding ways to sell your book...

In every novel, you fight dragons, lawyers, sci-fi sorcerers, bad relationships, or other evil. Yet writers often forget to prepare for their true nemesis: bad grammar. Here are a few tips to help you make readers take your book seriously. Subject...

This session is a follow-up to " Audiobooks 101: Creating, Publishing and Marketing Audiobooks for the Avid Listener ". In this follow-up session, bestselling author and audiobook producer Derek Taylor Kent guides you through the steps of how he has...

It’s important to understand that the relationship between author and publisher is a business relationship. As in any business relationship, the key to ensuring that everything goes smoothly is to spell out everyone’s expectations clearly in advance...

Sherlock Holmes will outwit Moriarty, Elizabeth Bennett doesn’t give two cents what Lady Catherine de Bourgh thinks, and Harry Potter will take down Voldemort. Two of the most important characters in any story are the protagonist and the antagonist....

Theme is the heart and soul of what the author is trying to say with a novel. Theme is about the big picture. It is the sum of what a novel truly means. Theme is imbedded below the surface of the narrative. The outward stuff -- the characters, the plot...

To leverage a speaking engagement to its fullest effect, you need to back it up with some follow-up tasks. To do this, you have to grab data during your engagements. A beautiful signature book is a nice touch. Low tech works here. Collect names and email...

Trade shows, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events offer opportunities to interact directly with a large number of potential book buyers. While this kind of event marketing could be a valuable marketing investment for you, you’ll need...