Taylor University's Professional Writers Conference takes place every July and is a great opportunity for authors to connect with each other, network, and learn more about different areas of writing. Taylor Professor Donna Arthur Downs says many alumni...

Are you a beginner or aspiring author struggling to find readers for your books? Building an audience might seem overwhelming, but it’s the cornerstone of a successful author career. In this webinar, A.G. Billig—self-publishing expert, book coach, and...

Published authors want to sell books. Books are sold in a wide variety of ways. Here is a quick overview of some the sales channels open either to publishing houses and/or to self-published authors. Direct Sales Some companies and individuals choose...

There are two main types of income: active and passive. Active income is when you go to work, punch a time-clock and get paid for the amount of time you spend doing your job. Passive income is when you do some work and get paid for it again and again...

When first attempting to make it as an author, you might find yourself with a lot of questions about logistics. How will your book be published? How much money can you expect to make? Maybe you haven't identified your target audience or decided what...

The internet and the democratization of the publishing industry have made it easier than ever today to publish a book. With so many people publishing material in so many different formats, the competition to sell one’s writing has never been keener....