Bestselling author and speaker Joyce Schwarz talks about the concepts in her book “The Vision Board” and how it can help authors see their goals come to fruition. She suggests that you create a vision board, which is a collection of images that represents...

Why are Kindle Singles successful? Pulitzer winning science author Deborah Blum discusses the success of Kindle Singles and provides examples of how you can enhance your e-book. Kindle Singles are shorter than traditional novels or nonfiction book...

Choosing e-book platforms for distribution of your book is a key element to help you reach your audience. Pete Nikolai, director of backlist development and publishing services at Thomas Nelson, describes why authors don’t need to put their e-book on...

Barcelona native and Catalan author Roser Caminals-Heath has seen much book success in her country where she has a partnership with a large publisher. When her books are released in Catalan there is a comprehensive launch plan in place, but in the...

When it comes to book marketing, nothing is foolproof. Word of mouth marketing important, but it's hard to pinpoint exactly what triggers it. Bestselling author and speaker, John U. Bacon, shares publicity and sales tips for new authors that he has...

Some stories need to be written. But at what cost? Ann Pearlman, author of "Inside the Crips," discusses how she co-wrote a gang memoir with Colton Simpson and how she was later subpoenaed to discuss the details of 25-year-old crimes. She fought hard...

Sometimes telling the truth can be risky. There can be legal issues when writing a memoir. Memoir author Zoe Carter share her process of writing a memoir on the topic of end of life and assisted suicide. It's important to understand the legal ramifications...

In retrospect, some authors can see how their first few books served as career building blocks, but today many authors are strategically building a platform and following over a series of releases. Such was the experience of international best-selling...

As an author, finding your audience is a key component to book marketing success. One of the best places to look for your readers is online. Author and actress Kathryn Leigh Scott discusses how she reaches her readers online, including searching on...

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...