The non-fiction genre is the large umbrella under which all of those books that are not fiction fall into, such as memoir, history, biography, sports books, politics and cookbooks. Although they are not inventions of the author, they can seem as different...

Many novice writers think they don’t need to worry about submitting their manuscripts to agents and publishers until they are done. This is not true. In fact, the earlier you know what distinguishes a publishable manuscript, the better. In this session...

Point of view is one of the most powerful and at the same time one of the most misunderstood tools in a writer’s kit. Should genre help decide which point of view to choose? Why are so many sci-fi stories and fantasies written in third-person narration...

For memoirists and other writers, personal narrative essays can be a great way to get your work published and your name out there, while also allowing you to fine-tune your writing craft. For college applicants and others applying for positions that...

I’ve always welcomed self-published books. I’m always looking for the next big thing, a new writer who no one else has discovered yet. These days, that often means a self-published author. The community of self-published authors is a treasure trove of...

One savvy author skill is the ability to deliver your book’s elevator pitch . Every author needs to be able to showcase their book in about 30 to 60 seconds, which is the traditional length of an elevator ride. The elevator pitch is part hook and part...

A journal can be a very valuable tool for finding your voice as a writer, as Third Day lead guitarist and author Mark Lee has discovered in his own journey. The key benefit to journaling, he says, is being able to write freely for yourself. You don...

A journal can be a very valuable tool for finding your voice as a writer, as Third Day lead guitarist and author Mark Lee has discovered in his own journey. The key benefit to journaling, he says, is being able to write freely for yourself. You don...

According to Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein, writer, producer, director, and career coach, writers have to switch gears when writing in different formats. For example, a way of approaching a short story is different than approaching a screenplay. Cutler...