When wanting to include someone else's artwork, illustrations, or photos in your book, you must understand who owns the right to these creations and ensure you request the proper permissions to use the material. This goes for any text that you want to...

Author Heather Hummel shares her expertise on e-books, including the tools she uses to create the e-book file, the need for an editor and graphic designer, and the pros and cons of e-book publishing versus publishing print books. Editing your own manuscript...

One of the most common challenges for writers is finding other writers and readers that are willing to review their work and provide constructive feedback. As a university student, author AJ Baker has many resources available to him including writing...

Even professional editors need multiple sets of eyes on their work to make sure it's as polished as possible! Author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman follows a multi-stage process when editing her own work. As she's writing, she tracks all of the...

The Christian book market has been shrinking over the years, explains author, editor, and owner of The Christian Communicator, Susan Titus Osborn. There has been a significant decrease in Christian booksellers, as well as publishers – Osborn says that...

When you're ready to jump into the world of screenwriting, there are some important tips to keep in mind if you want to find success. Doreen Spicer, writer and producer, offers these essential screenwriting tips for beginners. Before you submit your...

When you're ready to jump into the world of screenwriting, there are some important tips to keep in mind if you want to find success. Doreen Spicer, writer and producer, offers these essential screenwriting tips for beginners. Before you submit your...

Author and professional book editor Elaine Ash is known for edginess in her writing. Under the pen name "Anonymous-9", Ash writes award-winning hard-boiled fiction that is gritty and graphic. Reviewers have said of her work, "A9 has the most unusual...