Steve Harper, author of The Ripple Effect: Maximizing the Power of Relationships for Life & Business, provides insight on his writing process. From coffee shops, notepads, iPads, he talks through the tools he uses to write enough words to fill a book...

Steve Harper, author of The Ripple Effect: Maximizing the Power of Relationships for Life & Business, provides insight on his writing process. From coffee shops, notepads, iPads, he talks through the tools he uses to write enough words to fill a book...

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...

Author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly believes many indie authors get the short end of the stick when it comes to book reviews. Authors will join groups that promise great book reviews in exchange for payment, but then the...

How does Lisa Jewell get in the heads of not just so many characters, but so many different characters? For more on this #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three novels visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Jewell/75656043...

Adding dialogue and character interactions to a story can go a long way in moving the plot forward, as long as that dialogue is interesting, per author and editor Sara Anne Fox. How much dialogue to use depends on what you are writing. With a novel...

What type of writer are you? What are your strengths and weaknesses as a writer, and what topics are you passionate about? These are all questions that writers need to ask themselves to determine where they should focus their writing efforts. Author...

What type of writer are you? What are your strengths and weaknesses as a writer, and what topics are you passionate about? These are all questions that writers need to ask themselves to determine where they should focus their writing efforts. Author...

Fantasy stories can take place in real or imaginary places and can be characterized as "low fantasy" or "high fantasy". Low fantasy stories are set in the real world and include magical elements or beings. High fantasy stories are set in alternative...

Author William Heath approaches writing historical nonfiction with the enthusiasm and focus of a fanatic. He typically spends years researching a project, combing through numerous archives and resources. He feels this process is necessary if you want...