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...

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...

Doug Stone, co-author of "Thanks for the Feedback," discusses how he and his partner work with each other's strengths to finish a project in a timely manner. Click here to play this audio clip

Doug Stone, co-author of "Thanks for the Feedback," discusses how he and his partner work with each other's strengths to finish a project in a timely manner.

Award-winning author, screenwriter, and editor Mike Robinson recommends writers explore different writing formats and mediums to help strengthen their craft. He's found that screenplays and novels complement each other really well, because writers can...

Juggling multiple writing projects can be difficult, depending on the scope of the projects and on looming deadlines. Screenwriter, Brian Dillon, recommends that writers start out by creating small, achievable goals when they are feeling overwhelmed...

Knowing your target audience early on in the writing and publishing process is essential for fine-tuning your author platform and marketing efforts, as marketing and communications consultant Nicole Baker explains. The first thing writers must accept...

Knowing your target audience early on in the writing and publishing process is essential for fine-tuning your author platform and marketing efforts, as marketing and communications consultant Nicole Baker explains. The first thing writers must accept...

How do authors write about emotionally sensitive stories that belong to other people? There are many difficult lines to navigate, and authors need to be asking the right questions as they identify the purpose and intentions of their nonfiction book...