Finding a good critique partner is a critical part of the writing and editing process if a writer wishes to produce high quality work. Author Ed Aymar explains that writers often have a different story in their head than what makes it into the manuscript...

Thirty years ago, The Wright Brothers Band was featured in the movie Overboard starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Directed by Garry Marshall, this classic movie brought some notoriety to the band and continues to provide important connections for...

Finding a good critique partner is a critical part of the writing and editing process if a writer wishes to produce high quality work. Author Ed Aymar explains that writers often have a different story in their head than what makes it into the manuscript...

There’s no need to rush your manuscript, says author, teacher, writing coach, and speaker Mandy Jackson-Beverly. It’s not a race; take the time you need to get your writing in the best shape you can before sending out query letters or self-publishing...

The over-arching theme for author Beth Hermes fiction series developed from a conversation about serendipity and life events that happen by chance. She decided to take a twist on this idea and apply it to a novel. When she reached the end of her first...

The over-arching theme for author Beth Hermes fiction series developed from a conversation about serendipity and life events that happen by chance. She decided to take a twist on this idea and apply it to a novel. When she reached the end of her first...

Many writers have a solid idea for a book but just can't seem to get their manuscript finished. For Malaysian author Eric Teh, the key to getting to the finish line with his first book in just five weeks was staying focused on his end goal. For Teh,...

For author Bryan Beach, the editing process is the most important and the most enjoyable part of a writing project. He feels a great sense of accomplishment when that first draft is complete and recommends to other writers they put the initial draft...

For author Bryan Beach, the editing process is the most important and the most enjoyable part of a writing project. He feels a great sense of accomplishment when that first draft is complete and recommends to other writers they put the initial draft...

Racquel Henry, writer and editor, shares the importance of mindset when it comes to finishing a manuscript and publishing your book. In fact, she stresses that mindset is the most important part of the writing process besides practicing your craft...