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...

Landing an agent can be challenging. Listen in as agent Kevan Lyon shares tips for how to succeed at this activity by avoiding the common mistakes. Start by doing your homework on an agent. Kevan Lyon goes through what exactly you're looking for when...

When developing your own marketing plan, you may be unsure how to brand yourself and your book correctly. You may also not be doing it in the most effective way possible for your personal brand. The CEO of Bohlsen Group and branding expert Vicki Bohlson...

The "beat sheet" is one of the most useful editorial tools that an author can develop. Based on his bestselling book, "Writing Treatments that Sell," Dr. Ken Atchity explains one-page beat sheets and how they differ from synopses, writing treatments...

What makes a good story isn't just the story itself, but how it's told. The storyteller holds the power to deliver a story to the audience that is flat and grey, or alive and colorful. Bestselling thriller author Paul Levine advises us on how to be a...

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...

The “beat sheet” is the most useful editorial tool you can develop, other than a sharp pair of scissors! Based on his bestselling book, Writing Treatments that Sell, Dr. Atchity will explain what a beat sheet is and how it differs from a synopsis, a...

“A novel is a huge endeavor,” says mystery author Ray Daniel. He talks through what his challenges he encountered while writing “Terminated.” Listen to the clip below as Ray Daniel talks about outlining, word count, and finding his voice. These are...

Landing an agent can be challenging. Listen in as agent Kevan Lyon shares tips for how to succeed at this activity by avoiding the common mistakes. Start by doing your homework on an agent. Kevan Lyon goes through what exactly you're looking for when...