Author Katy Hays discusses how her fascination and knowledge of museums, fortune telling, and art history influenced her favorite passages in her book, The Cloisters . For more on this Today Show #ReadwithJenna Book Club book, writer, and adjunct art...

The true crime genre, which includes stories about actual crimes and the real people involved, is not a popular choice for writers, says author Carla Norton. Most true crime writers happen upon a story that is personal in some way or so compelling that...

All stories start with a simple idea, but where do those ideas come from? How do we know whether our ideas are good ones? There is likely no one, perfect answer to these questions, but it is always interesting to hear where other writers get their...

All stories start with a simple idea, but where do those ideas come from? How do we know whether our ideas are good ones? There is likely no one, perfect answer to these questions, but it is always interesting to hear where other writers get their...

Endorsements are blurbs from experts or other authors that lend credibility to a book, and are an important marketing asset. When authors include them on a book cover, in a book's front matter, and in marketing copy, endorsements can increase readers...

Have you ever noticed how, in TV miniseries, a character that starts out as a good guy or gal morphs into a villain or villainess as the series progresses? And how sometimes this is rather awkward, and you question the character’s motivation? It seems...

Writing tips from journalists can be helpful for novelists and nonfiction book writers. Both journalists and authors can benefit from taking meticulous notes. David Wedge, journalist and co-author of the book, “Boston Strong,” talks about how he kept...

As an author, finding your audience is a key component to book marketing success. One of the best places to look for your readers is online. Author and actress Kathryn Leigh Scott discusses how she reaches her readers online, including searching on...

Writing tips from journalists can be helpful for novelists and nonfiction book writers. Both journalists and authors can benefit from taking meticulous notes. David Wedge, journalist and co-author of the book, “Boston Strong,” talks about how he kept...