Freelance editors must be able to gauge the amount of editing needed when writing a contract and setting a fee for editing. In this interview, editing director Sheryl Stebbins shares tips for freelance editor contracts, including fee considerations...

Freelance editors must be able to gauge the amount of editing needed when writing a contract and setting a fee for editing. In this interview, editing director Sheryl Stebbins shares tips for freelance editor contracts, including fee considerations...

We all have the same goal as fiction writers: to transport our readers inside the pages so that they feel like a part of the story. Characters are an extremely important part of making that happen. And characters don’t just transport the readers—they...

Gregg Gonzales' mission when creating The SpeakEasy Method was to use the process to teach individuals and writers how to connect more deeply with the story they have to tell. He's built a team of valuable story producers that love working with writers...

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...

This webinar with freelance publicist and communications professional Lindsey Gobel reviews what an author can expect from working with a literary publicist, as well as detailed examples of what is involved in a publicity campaign. Gobel talks about...

Novels follow rhythms. Some are slow and sensual. Others are rip-roaring reads. This underlying rhythm within the novel is called pacing. Chapters, scenes, paragraphs, sentences and word choices all affect pacing. These choices determine how fast a book...

Many novice writers think they don’t need to worry about submitting their manuscripts to agents and publishers until they are done. This is not true. In fact, the earlier you know what distinguishes a publishable manuscript, the better. In this session...