Every author approaches the writing and editing processes differently. What works well for one author may not work well for another, but it's helpful to learn about how experienced authors have been able to reach their goals. Before he digs into writing...

Per award-winning author and former law enforcement officer, Micki Browning, the villain's motivation is the first thing a fiction writer should nail down when outlining or drafting their crime story. It is the motive and the mindset of the person...

There is no such things as a perfect crime, says award-winning author Micki Browning, which is good for novelists wanting to bring a resolution to their crime or mystery novel. The villain must be found out to have a complete story that will appeal...

Author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott has written across many genres, including children’s, parenting, women’s issues, and a devotional. While the content may vary, her writing process for all the books remains mostly the same. Norris Elliott...

Working with another author on a book can present some unique challenges, but can also lead to the best possible version of the book. Author Learning Center President Keith Ogorek co-wrote his most recent nonfiction book with another author, and advises...

Every author has their own writing routine to stay productive. For author Laura Navarre, it comes down to discipline and structure. In this interview, she provides her own set of productivity tips for writing. First, she sets aside time for writing...

Author CS Marks provides tips on character-driven storytelling and shares her writing process of letting the characters determine the plot. She says that there are two kinds of fiction stories. The first kind is a story where the circumstances are already...

Writing a novel like a screenplay can help you improve your writing process and storytelling skills. Author David Wilkinson talks about how writing screenplays helped him become a better novelist by changing the way he views the writing process. When...

David Hancock founded Morgan James Publishing over twenty years ago because of his own experiences and challenges with publishing. Early on in his writing career, he was able to secure a contract with a traditional publisher, but was discouraged by the...