Following a recommendation from his agent, author William Heath used all of his research from his novel, Blacksnake's Path: The True Adventures of William Wells, to write the straight, full history in a second novel. Using education, training, and...

Book awards or nominations such as the Hackney Literary Award and Pulitzer Prize nomination may not have much impact on the overall success of a book, even though they are incredible honors. Author William Heath has received numerous literary awards...

Book awards or nominations such as the Hackney Literary Award and Pulitzer Prize nomination may not have much impact on the overall success of a book, even though they are incredible honors. Author William Heath has received numerous literary awards...

Many authors do not realize the legal considerations they must take when writing and publishing a book, says author, speaker, and media personality Pamela Christian. You should establish a legal and financial structure to make sure you avoid lawsuits...

Over the years, author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott has come to discover that when writing for a younger audience, most readers will want to read up a level. For example, Norris Elliott wrote What? Teenagers in the Bible? with a high-school...

Christian author and editor Bart Tesoriero offers three editing best practice tips for Christian and faith-based writing. First, when quoting scripture it's important to understand which version is being used, as this can impact how it's treated and...

Christian author and editor Bart Tesoriero offers three editing best practice tips for Christian and faith-based writing. First, when quoting scripture it's important to understand which version is being used, as this can impact how it's treated and...

Having a good writing mentor can be a key to success for new writers when trying to navigate this confusing and often frustrating industry. Author, writing coach, and teacher Beth Hermes strongly encourages new writers to seek out a quality mentor. She...

Named a Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2023 by Bustle, SheReads, and Publishers Weekly , "Everything's Fine" is a painfully funny, poignant, heartfelt novel that doesn’t just ask will they, but…should they? Author Cecilia Rabess discusses her inspiration...

Having a good writing mentor can be a key to success for new writers when trying to navigate this confusing and often frustrating industry. Author, writing coach, and teacher Beth Hermes strongly encourages new writers to seek out a quality mentor. She...