When you are writing a young adult novel, it's important to know what designates a book as YA, rather than adult fiction. In this interview, author Deborah Davis defines the difference between YA and adult fiction. One of the characteristics of YA...

Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of scammers out there targeting authors with false claims and promises, and some even pretending to be someone they are not. So, how can you tell the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity...

Comic book writer and historian Trina Robbins shares her thoughts on writing comics for young females—an audience that has long been ignored by the comics industry. Librarians and teachers value the ability to reach this broader audience, because there...

Be careful what you wish for and write! Author and screenwriter Cheryl McKay found inspiration for her most recent book from her own life. McKay wrote about being frustrated by her single status and accused God of being asleep on the job of writing...

Comic book writer and historian Trina Robbins shares her thoughts on writing comics for young females—an audience that has long been ignored by the comics industry. Librarians and teachers value the ability to reach this broader audience, because there...

The Helsinki Affair author Anna Pitoniak discusses building a routine into her creative writing process, and the importance of routine and discipline when writing a book. Anna Pitoniak is the author of Our American Friend, Necessary People , and The...

Be careful what you wish for and write! Author and screenwriter Cheryl McKay found inspiration for her most recent book from her own life. McKay wrote about being frustrated by her single status and accused God of being asleep on the job of writing...

Congratulations! You’ve finished the first draft of your manuscript. Maybe you throw a party, go out for a nice meal, see friends for the first time in a long while, or all the above. But, after you've finished the champagne and swept the confetti, it...