Bestselling author Elmore Leonard shares his personal story of how he began writing Westerns. Whether you write Westerns or some other genre, you'll find value in what Mr. Leonard has to say on how to get started with your writing efforts.

Whether you are an outliner or a pantser (write by the seat of your pants) it's always good to hear how successful writers approach their craft. New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu describes her writing style and how she incorporated it into her...

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Everything , Jennifer Weiner, discusses exploring Instagram vs. reality in her new novel Big Summer and the familiarity of writing nuanced female friendships. For more on this author and her portfolio of work...

Book marketing falls squarely on the author these days. As you move into this new role, one key to success is determining what you can do yourself and what you should hire out. Listen in as Author P.J. Hoover talks about creating her own book trailers...

Children's book buyer and editor Tegan Tigani talks about how she selects books for major retailers. Click here to play this audio clip

Children's book buyer and editor Tegan Tigani talks about how she selects books for major retailers.

If you have trouble finding time to write and difficulties promoting yourself, then blogging a book may be right for you. Nina Amir, author of “How to Blog a Book,” discusses the advantages of blogging your book into creation. She says that it's the...

If you have trouble finding time to write and difficulties promoting yourself, then blogging a book may be right for you. Nina Amir, author of “How to Blog a Book,” discusses the advantages of blogging your book into creation. She says that it's the...

Writing is a solitary profession. So why join a writer's group? Author Eric Penz shares his perspective on why writer's groups matter and how to find a good one. Writer's groups are valuable, especially to new authors, because they allow you to network...

Writing is a solitary profession. So why join a writer's group? Author Eric Penz shares his perspective on why writer's groups matter and how to find a good one. Writer's groups are valuable, especially to new authors, because they allow you to network...