Author Bernice McFadden discusses her use of the pen name Geneva Holliday, and she explores the difference between writing under a pen name and writing under her birth name. McFadden says one definitely lends her more of a work-life balance than the...

When it comes time to edit a manuscript, there are common mistakes a writer and an editor need to watch for. Editor Helga Schier discusses three of these mistakes and how to correct them. Overwriting, she explains, is just like it sounds - it tries...

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

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...

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 Ben Esch explains how he's tried working with and without an outline for writing books and screenplays. Listen to this interview to hear more about the types of outlines you could try working with and to learn from the experiences of a seasoned...

Author Ben Esch explains how he's tried working with and without an outline for writing books and screenplays. Listen to this interview to hear more about the types of outlines you could try working with and to learn from the experiences of a seasoned...

I want to share what I’ve learned over the past few years about what it takes to get published. Authors are an elite few. Why is that? Having an idea for a book is pretty easy. Starting a book is even easy. But writing to the finish is a difficult task...