These days, writers typically work with just one draft of their manuscript, which puts more pressure on the first draft to be as complete as possible. Screenwriter, playwright, and author Art Holcomb suggests that writers give themselves permission...

There is a bit of a stigma attached to romance novels. Readers that don't typically read romance may have negative views, but romance author Laurie Schnebly Campbell believes it's because they don't truly understand this genre. She advises other romance...

There is a bit of a stigma attached to romance novels. Readers that don't typically read romance may have negative views, but romance author Laurie Schnebly Campbell believes it's because they don't truly understand this genre. She advises other romance...

Join author Tom McKinley as he breaks down the 6 obstacles blocking you from finishing your book. Whether you're a first time writer or an experienced one, you're not going to want to miss out on the advice in this recorded webinar.

Many writers tend to isolate themselves from the world around them when writing. Art Holcomb, screenwriter, playwright and author, calls this the "hunker down" mentality, and he strongly recommends that writers avoid this approach. When hunkered down...

The writing process can differ greatly from writer to writer, but one thing that author and book coach C.R. Rowenson knows for sure, is that a little planning and organization can go a long way in helping writers accomplish their goals. At a minimum...

Characters in romance novels used to have to be perfect. A few writers decided to take some risks by creating less-than-perfect characters, which really resonated with readers and changed how romance writers approach their characters. Romance author...

Characters in romance novels used to have to be perfect. A few writers decided to take some risks by creating less-than-perfect characters, which really resonated with readers and changed how romance writers approach their characters. Romance author...

Having an idea for a book is really easy. Starting a book is easy. But writing to the end is difficult and very few people actually reach their goal. Why is that? I believe it is because there are many obstacles on the path to a finished book. Why...

Claire LaZebnik, author of "Epic Fail" and "Overcoming Autism," suggests that writers should not overlook work that already exists in the public domain when searching for a new story idea. She uses the example of director Amy Heckerling taking inspiration...