You're speaking for a conference, book signing, or other event. How do you sell more books? In this session, led by Cathy Fyock, coauthor of The Speaker Author, you'll learn more about: • How to pre-sell books before you speak • How to maximize interest...

Once an author acheives a certain level of success with a book, they can feel a lot of pressure to maintain that success, whether self-inflicted or from an outside source such as an agent or publisher. Author, Rozine Prock, suggests doing at least one...

Once an author acheives a certain level of success with a book, they can feel a lot of pressure to maintain that success, whether self-inflicted or from an outside source such as an agent or publisher. Author, Rozine Prock, suggests doing at least one...

A pen name is an alternate name that a writer uses to author a book. But why use a pen name? What are the benefits and challenges? Charles Ardai, founder and editor of Hard Case Crime, discusses why he chose to use a pen name and how it impacted the...

A pen name is an alternate name that a writer uses to author a book. But why use a pen name? What are the benefits and challenges? Charles Ardai, founder and editor of Hard Case Crime, discusses why he chose to use a pen name and how it impacted the...

Laura Navarre, author of the Majick Trilogy, shares here experience writing across genres. Having written both historical novels and romantic suspense novels, she gives insight on the process. These specific genres are great examples of bridging the...

Laura Navarre, author of the Majick Trilogy, shares here experience writing across genres. Having written both historical novels and romantic suspense novels, she gives insight on the process. These specific genres are great examples of bridging the...

PENGUIN YA Author, Melissa Walker, discusses writing young adult series and shares important considerations. One of Walker’s favorite parts of writing a series is having the opportunity to stay with her characters. Leaving behind characters that you...

PENGUIN YA Author, Melissa Walker, discusses writing young adult series and shares important considerations. One of Walker’s favorite parts of writing a series is having the opportunity to stay with her characters. Leaving behind characters that you...

Writers sometimes believe they know all there is to know about the craft of writing. On the contrary, once someone has decided to write a book, his or her learning process has only begun and there is always room for improvement. Tony N. Todaro, author...