Author David Corbett can tell a lot about a story by reading the first 50 pages. He's able to find the author's voice and see whether or not the author knows the story. From there, Corbett explains how he helps authors kickstart the plot and tone of...

Author David Corbett can tell a lot about a story by reading the first 50 pages. He's able to find the author's voice and see whether or not the author knows the story. From there, Corbett explains how he helps authors kickstart the plot and tone of...

When you are looking for an agent to represent your work you either have to submit a book proposal before the book is written or a completed manuscript. Jim O'Connor, author and PR expert, explains which one you should send in to the agent. He also shares...

An important step in the book writing process that is often overlooked by writers is the self-editing . Before you send your manuscript off to an agent or publisher, it's critical that you take the time to do at least some basic proofreading. Even if...

Singapore-based independent publisher Epigram Books publishes books in two ways - through submissions from writers and through commissioning writers. The company currently publishes between fifty and sixty books a year across all genres of fiction...

Singapore-based independent publisher Epigram Books publishes books in two ways - through submissions from writers and through commissioning writers. The company currently publishes between fifty and sixty books a year across all genres of fiction...

"Get your butt in the chair!" That's the advice from author and TV personality Rolonda Watts for writers struggling to complete a manuscript. Watts knows from her own writing experience with her debut novel Destiny Lingers that one of the biggest challenges...

"Get your butt in the chair!" That's the advice from author and TV personality Rolonda Watts for writers struggling to complete a manuscript. Watts knows from her own writing experience with her debut novel Destiny Lingers that one of the biggest challenges...

We all know editing is important, but do you know how essential line editing is for your book? Line editing is much more than a simple word change here and there. In fact, it can be so intense that changing or rejecting one edit and not another can...