When author, instructor, director, and screenwriter John Henry Davis was writing his first science fiction novel, he sought out a writing coach to help with the form of the story. Davis believes this is an excellent reason to find an experienced novelist...

Why is it worth the time and effort to become a better writer? As you continue to write books and grow as a published author, it’s important to work on improving your craft. But what does ‘writing craft’ really mean? Think of it this way: we all...

Author and professional book editor Elaine Ash has helped many writers prepare and polish their manuscripts for submission to agents and publishers. There are three common mistakes that she sees writers making in the process. The first mistake is not...

Author and professional book editor Elaine Ash has helped many writers prepare and polish their manuscripts for submission to agents and publishers. There are three common mistakes that she sees writers making in the process. The first mistake is not...

Online research for your book can only take you so far, and the information you find may not be reliable or accurate. One of the best forms of research, per author Neil V. Young, is visiting a setting, place, or scene in person. Many writers make the...

First-time authors have some unique challenges. They are just getting started in what is usually an unfamiliar world, learning new things, figuring out next steps, and trying to find time for writing, building their author platform, and marketing initiatives...

Do you have a book idea, but you don’t know where to start on your journey to getting published? Join Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center and self-published author of several books, as he shares tips on how to go from writing your...

This first instructional webinar explored initiatives that should take place during the writing stage and covers the following: • Defining what we mean by the term book marketing • Identifying and understanding the three phases of effective book marketing...

As of early 2021, there are over 2 million podcasts that have produced a combined 48 million episodes. More and more listeners are finding podcasts every day, and readers love audio. This is a huge opportunity for authors, especially since the biggest...

Leslie Miller, co-founder of Girl Friday Productions, discusses making a living as a writer. Miller talks about what it means to have a writer career. How do you set up a writing career so that you have the best chance of success? If you’re a writer...