Finding a literary agent for your book is an exciting step in the process of getting published, but it can also be frustrating if you don't know where to start. Literary agent Amy Levenson explains how an author obtains an agent. One place to look...

Finding a literary agent for your book is an exciting step in the process of getting published, but it can also be frustrating if you don't know where to start. Literary agent Amy Levenson explains how an author obtains an agent. One place look is...

Writing a cohesive, well-crafted story is a difficult task and there is no “right” way to do it. Every writer needs to discover how they best plan a story. Some writers are plotters and some are pantsers. A plotter is an author who outlines his or...

“Write what you know” is an old maxim that holds new truth for a writer. In an age abundant with content, it’s more important than ever to write compelling stories. Writing what you know can illuminate fresh, exciting perspectives that garner unexpected...

For many authors, it can be very challenging to switch out their writing hats for a marketing one. In addition, it can be difficult to find marketing initiatives that are budget-friendly and effective. Author Guy Morris ran into these hurdles and as...

The Engine Woman’s Light took Laurel Anne Hill, award-winning author and former underground storage tank operator, 20 years to write. There are two reasons it took so long, Hill explains. First of all, she had no experience writing novels. She was unsure...

Feedback can help you write a more engaging book. First, thank anyone who takes the time to read your book. Their time and energy deserve appreciation. It’s best to listen to the critique and to not argue. Take notes. Ask questions, but don’t defend...

Should you hire a freelance editor? If so, where can you find one, and how much will it cost? Learn how to choose the right editor for you, what to expect, the types and methods of editing, and much more. Discover how to get the most out of your experience...

Captivating readers and keeping them invested is one of the many challenges that face fiction writers. Writer, critic, and educator M. Todd Gallowglas explains how Harvard professor James Wood's three languages of fiction ( How Fiction Works ) can...

Dreaming about a finished book manuscript is fun, but actually sitting down and writing a book is hard work. Writing projects are largely self-motivated and that motivation can be hard to conjure. Bobbie Christmas, editor and owner of Zebra Communications...