The idea of publishing an e-book is a huge leap for would- be writers. In the past, the only opportunity for budding new authors to get their work published was either to get a book deal with a traditional publisher or to pay to have their work self...

There are differing opinions on how early in the writing process you need to determine the genre in which your book fits. Genres include categories such as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, etc. Knowing your primary genre category early on can help...

It's important to launch your book with a bang and create as much excitement and interest in your book as possible. But, not all authors have the means or budget to do an in-person, city-to-city book launch tour or fund expensive advertising. One cost...

When it comes to writing a nonfiction book that aims to help people, there are a lot of things to consider. It has to do more than just explain problems or why situations are difficult. As bestselling author Tom Rieger says in this interview, "it has...

When it comes to writing a nonfiction book that aims to help people, there are a lot of things to consider. It has to do more than just explain problems or why situations are difficult. As bestselling author Tom Rieger says in this interview, "it has...

Whether or not you write a book with the intention of it helping your own business, publishing a book can always lead to new opportunities to engage with your audience and expand your reach. As author and life coach, Patty Blue Hayes, has learned,...

Whether or not you write a book with the intention of it helping your own business, publishing a book can always lead to new opportunities to engage with your audience and expand your reach. As author and life coach, Patty Blue Hayes, has learned, making...

Writing episodic content for television is quite different from other forms of writing and can be very rewarding, per author, screenwriter, and producer Brandyn Cross. In his experience, there are very few stand alone episodes, so the writing is typically...

Authors live in their own minds. They construct worlds and ideas internally before letting their creativity into the world. This is why an internal barrier such as writer’s block can be so debilitating. When struggling to write, it can be useful to...

Authors are often intimidated or confused by the book marketing term "keywords". Keywords are simply a way for consumers to search for things online, like through Google or Amazon. They include words or phrases that are related to the product or information...