It's not uncommon for first time authors to wait until their book is about to be published to think about marketing and selling strategies. But, if you want to launch your book with a bang, it's never too early to start thinking about how you are going...

Collaborating with fellow writers and meeting readers are two exciting parts of being an author, but in-person gatherings cannot always be easily arranged due to budget constraints or unforeseen circumstances. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to virtually...

So, you’ve worked hard to get your book written, and now you want to announce it to the world. It’s like having a baby—you don’t keep that kind of news under wraps. You get the word out there. You want to show it off; you want people to know about it...

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...

A 15-Minute Method to Decrease Author Overwhelm and Increase Book Sales Book marketing doesn’t have to be daunting, make your head sing or require hours upon end to execute effectively. In fact, Stephanie Feger believes that the secret to successful...

When writing a nonfiction book, it's important to cite any sources you use in your research and writing process. Per ALC President Keith Ogorek, there are two main ways authors can cite sources: 1) in a bibliography at the end, and 2) in footnotes on...

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...

YA author Lisa Desrochers shares tips for how to separate your book from other books in the crowded Young Adult market space.

YA author Lisa Desrochers shares tips for how to separate your book from other books in the crowded Young Adult market space. Click here to play this audio clip