Readers and writers love to blog about books. Their grassroots promotion efforts boost the exposure of a book (but not necessarily the sales). Many authors use the vast network of bloggers to get the word out there about their books. A blog tour is usually...

Listen, like Bob Dylan’s song says, “Times they are a’changin’.” Readers have flocked online in droves. You may hold your real life events, but your readers may stay home to surf the Web. How do you reach these untapped book-buying masses? Book readers...

Each of us has felt at least one as if we were foundering in a sea of writing advice, not knowing which is valuable and which is not. How do you choose which advice to listen to and which advice to ignore? While we all find our way, sometimes it helps...

Each of us has felt at least one as if we were foundering in a sea of writing advice, not knowing which is valuable and which is not. How do you choose which advice to listen to and which advice to ignore? While we all find our way, sometimes it...

Alexandra Owens, Executive Director of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, talks about how writing has always been entrepreneurial but today's tools and technology have created an industry for independent sellers of writing. That's you...

Alexandra Owens, Executive Director of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, talks about how writing has always been entrepreneurial but today's tools and technology have created an industry for independent sellers of writing. That's you...

If you've ever struggled to write about tough, emotional moments from your past, you are not alone. Memoir author Zoe Carter certainly struggled when faced with the task of writing about her mother's death. In this interview, Zoe shares how she overcame...

Author Elmore Leonard, multi-bestselling author, has written dozens of novels (several of which have been optioned and/or turned into Hollywood films, such as Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and Jackie Brown). Listen in as this publishing legend shares his...

If you are interested in breaking into television writing, you’ll appreciate the advice of bestselling author Pamela Ribon, who shares some tips for getting started. Once you've finished a script or pilot, start putting your content in front of an audience...

If you've ever struggled to write about tough, emotional moments from your past, you are not alone. Memoir author Zoe Carter certainly struggled when faced with the task of writing about her mother's death. In this interview, Zoe shares how she overcame...