Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today’s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today’s authors and what does each...

There are certain steps that every writer should take once they know they want to write a book - choose your topic and start an outline, research, and begin to think about your platform. There are many tools an author can use to start building a platform...

There are certain steps that every writer should take once they know they want to write a book - choose your topic and start an outline, research, and begin to think about your platform. There are many tools an author can use to start building a platform...

What type of editor do you really need for your book? It depends, says Jenna Free, editor and writer for Girl Friday Productions. Some authors work with a collaborator from the beginning, to define the structure, outline and monitor execution. This...

What type of editor do you really need for your book? It depends, says Jenna Free, editor and writer for Girl Friday Productions. Some authors work with a collaborator from the beginning, to define the structure, outline and monitor execution. This...

A nonfiction book proposal is the ultimate selling tool, explains writer, producer, and TV host Herbie J Pilato. The proposal shows agents, editors, and publishers that you have a well-formed idea and are dedicated to the topic. Pilato lists the key...

For author Bryan Beach, the writing process definitely differs when writing short versus long fiction. When writing short stories or novelettes he tends to write in a stream of consciousness or continuous flow. He starts with a simple idea and just...

Writing your first book can pose many challenges along the way, which is why so few writers actually get to their final goal of holding a published book in their hand. But, you can greatly increase your chances of success by creating a realistic plan...

Writer Craig Faustus Buck has written six non-fiction books, including co-authoring the #1 New York Times bestseller for Toxic Parents. He has also written hundreds of articles for magazines and newspapers across the globe and has written and produced...

Jeff Kleinman, the founder of Folio Literary Management, describes the value of finding the right agent rather than finding just any agent. He describes how important it is that you and the agent match up around work styles, expectations, and response...