Point of view is one of the most essential, yet difficult, components of creative writing. In this webinar, freelance editor JoSelle Vanderhooft will guide you through first, second, and third point of view, when you can and can't break the rules, POV...

In her experiences working with youth through an AmeriCorps program, author Rachel Ogorek found that many students didn't know much about national service. After researching and finding very few educational resources on the topic she saw an opportunity...

In her experiences working with youth through an AmeriCorps program, author Rachel Ogorek found that many students didn't know much about national service. After researching and finding very few educational resources on the topic she saw an opportunity...

Before beginning a speaking career, author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott advises authors to first ask themselves, “Do I really have anything to say that anyone wants to hear?” Wanting to be in front of an audience and make financial gains...

While self-publishing can be a path to success, authors should be aware that their work will always need another set of eyes reviewing and revising. Author Naomi Brett Rourke explains that when she was traditionally published, she knew there many eyes...

As an Associate Publisher with the W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson, Stephanie Newton defines her role based on the needs of her leadership team. Her role focuses on three main areas 1) book acquisition, 2) leading...

The Internet is a starting point for biography research, according to author Debra Ann Pawlak, because it's not always accurate or reliable. She advocates old newspapers, magazines and books, because they reveal interesting backstory about the time...

The Internet is a starting point for biography research, according to author Debra Ann Pawlak, because it's not always accurate or reliable. She advocates old newspapers, magazines and books, because they reveal interesting backstory about the time...

Occaisonally an unknown author will strike gold with a bestselling book that progresses to lucrative public speaking events. But if you don't have a high-profile position at a university or association with a think tank, for example, create your persona...

Building an imaginary world for your sci-fi or fantasy novel requires a lot of brainstorming and effort. In order to track all of the various elements you develop, fantasy author and writing teacher Valerie Willis recommends maintaining a world building...