Author and speaker Steve Schiffman explains the importance of presentation and personal development when expanding your writing business. He also explains that writing a book can be beneficial to business in one of two ways: Books can supplement an...

Human beings are rather visual creatures. When we see something shiny or pretty, we are drawn to it and feel a need to have it. Naturally, this rings true for a large portion of readers. We’ve all seen a book cover from across the room and have to go...

Aisha Hassan, author of When the Fireflies Dance , digs into the familial bonds at the center of the book, and how the book's themes are ripe for discussion with book clubs. For more on this award-winning writer, poet, and playwright visit https://www...

A writer's voice is the individual style and energy that he or she brings to a story, and this voice can evolve and become more refined over time. Many writers worry that their voice isn't unique enough or appealing. Media arts instructor Dan Watanabe...

One way to get the word out about your book is to send press releases to local news media. Press releases need to be written in Associated Press style, which you can find in the AP Style-Book. Authors do not, however, need a publicist to send out press...

Historical fiction involves an intricate blend of fact and imagination. The amount of real history and fictional invention can vary, but there are usually fictional protagonists and characters integrated with historically accurate characters, events...

Boria Sax discusses the inspiration for his book "City of Ravens." It’s an interesting look at using folklore in writing and what can be the source for a great book. The idea for Sax's book began when he was a tourist visiting the Tower of London....

Boria Sax discusses the inspiration for his book "City of Ravens." It’s an interesting look at using folklore in writing and what can be the source for a great book. The idea for Sax's book began when he was a tourist visiting the Tower of London....

You have a great book idea, you know how you want to get it published…now what? How will you inform the masses of your book? Join Nicole Baker as she gives you some pointers on spreading the word about your book!

Your "About the Author" should be a lot more than just your resume or a long, boring list of your achievements. What should it include if you want to sell more books and generate more business for your nonfiction book? Cathy Fyock, author of The Speaker...