While the process can differ greatly for each writer, there are proven practices that help writers reach their goal of completing a manuscript. Author Phillip Done began writing while still working full-time as a teacher so he initially struggled to...

While the process can differ greatly for each writer, there are proven practices that help writers reach their goal of completing a manuscript. Author Phillip Done began writing while still working full-time as a teacher so he initially struggled to...

Singapore Writers' Group founder and critically acclaimed author Alice Clark-Platts experienced the rejection that many writers face when pursuing a traditional publishing path. It took perseverance and time for her to get an agent, along with a certain...

Singapore Writers' Group founder and critically acclaimed author Alice Clark-Platts experienced the rejection that many writers face when pursuing a traditional publishing path. It took perseverance and time for her to get an agent, along with a certain...

Traditionally published author Diane Z. Shore has never met any of the illustrators that have created the artwork for her children's books. She has found that the editors in traditional publishing houses often don't want illustrators to be influenced...

Traditionally published author Diane Z. Shore has never met any of the illustrators that have created the artwork for her children's books. She has found that the editors in traditional publishing houses often don't want illustrators to be influenced...

Striking the balance between too much detail and not enough detail in fiction writing is discovered by trial and error, as award-winning author Micki Browning explains. With a background of 22 years in law enforcement, Browning took all of her experiences...

For publisher Edmund Wee, founder of Epigram Books, reading serves two primary functions for aspiring authors. First, reading what has already been published in the marketplace will give you an idea of the competitive landscape for your book and will...

For publisher Edmund Wee, founder of Epigram Books, reading serves two primary functions for aspiring authors. First, reading what has already been published in the marketplace will give you an idea of the competitive landscape for your book and will...

WordWise Media owner and literary agent Steve Hutson believes any writer that wants to publish a book needs to attend conferences to get educated on writing craft and the industry. He also recommends that he or she join a critique group or have a mentor...