What counts as writing? According to Chad Sanders, author of How to Sell Out , just about anything! For more on this critically acclaimed author visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Chad-Sanders/146298445 .

Author Claudia Long discusses how she broke the rules when she chose to write historical fiction. From her perspective, she simply wrote a novel, and then she found herself facing controversy.

Author Carla Malden shares her thoughts on how you know when you have a memoir that may be worth sharing with others through the written word.

Author Claudia Long discusses how she broke the rules when she chose to write historical fiction. From her perspective, she simply wrote a novel, and then she found herself facing controversy. Click here to play this audio clip

Author Carla Malden shares her thoughts on how you know when you have a memoir that may be worth sharing with others through the written word. Click here to play this audio clip

One of the most common questions Elizabeth Breeden gets from Simon Element's and Simon Acumen's author clients is, "How do I get book reviews?" She wants authors to know that reviews are much more attainable than they think. She first encourages authors...

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Agent Jamie Brenner, of Artists and Artisans, discusses how critical it is to know your audience and the market for your book. Your story is great, but you’re writing it because you believe that someone else can relate to it. With that in mind, authors...

Agent Jamie Brenner, of Artists and Artisans, discusses how critical it is to know your audience and the market for your book. Your story is great, but you’re writing it because you believe that someone else can relate to it. With that in mind, authors...

When you are finished writing a manuscript, you are not done yet. There are many steps involved in the process of editing a book. When it's done right, it will make your book better without taking away your writing voice and intent. Wayne Hoffman,...