Writer’s block. The most dreaded, incapacitating phenomenon ever to befall a writer. From time to time, every writer struggles with bouts of this loathsome paralytic. Fortunately, those who have made it through have developed some battle tested...

So you have the seed of an idea, but you’re nowhere near ready to dive in and start writing. Don’t worry, an idea often takes a lot of thought and hard work before it can become a full-fledged book. So how do you get to the point where you have a clear...

Hearing a “no” from a literary agent or editor for a publishing house is never easy. Very often, however, hopeful authors misinterpret brief personal notes added to a stock rejection letter. Sometimes the misconstrual leads the writer to give up when...

Trade shows, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events offer opportunities to interact directly with a large number of potential book buyers. While this kind of event marketing could be a valuable marketing investment for you, you’ll need...

Marketing your book doesn’t require you to become a high-powered salesperson, advertising executive, or seasoned promoter. Your personal involvement and commitment to the process are the most important factors for a successful book-marketing campaign...