If you write fiction, it may be hard to come up with a topic for speaking engagements such as a panel or radio show, besides simply reading from your book. What else will people want to hear? Book marketing expert and author Desiree Duffy says there...

Standing up in front of a room full of people and speaking can be intimidating, as can talking one-on-one with people you don't know. Especially if you're having to talk about yourself or your book. Fear of public speaking is a common phobia, but if...

Books that adapt well to the stage or to screen tend to not only have an impactful plot line, but a strong emotional line as well. Writers can control these elements in how they approach the storytelling, as screenwriter, playwright, and author Art...

Suzette Conway, former director of the Author Learning Center, gives tips on how to stay motivated to write a book. One way to motivate yourself is to set goals every day, such as a word count, number of hours, or task. Another tip is to remember to...

Suzette Conway, former director of the Author Learning Center, gives tips on how to stay motivated to write a book. One way to motivate yourself is to set goals every day, such as a word count, number of hours, or task. Another tip is to remember to...

The founder of The Bent Agency discusses the difficulty of selling a first novel and how today's market is looking for commercial genres like suspense, mystery, and women's fiction as well as how ebooks are impacting the market.

The founder of The Bent Agency discusses the difficulty of selling a first novel and how today's market is looking for commercial genres like suspense, mystery, and women's fiction as well as how ebooks are impacting the market. Click here to play this...

Using principles from a journalistic style can improve an author’s craft and hone storytelling. Most authors have previous experience that influences the way they write. Some have experience in writing research reports, marketing copy, grants, or sales...

Writer Stephanie Golden describes the difference between a ghostwriter and book doctor, clarifying the level of involvement in each type of project. A ghostwriter writes the book but is invisible and doesn't have their name on the cover. Collaboration...