Developing your book's pitch is important when you are looking for a literary agent or want to find a traditional publisher. Senior editor Claudia Gabel describes the importance of a good pitch and how to blend the familiar and the unexpected. She defines...

Author Keith Sharpe talks about how the Christian market for writers is now more open than ever. There are all sorts of different segments within the Christian world who are writing and being published. This goes beyond the traditional theologians...

Publicist Marika Flatt explains the best time frame to start a PR campaign for your book, which is usually two months before your book is published if you’re doing your own publicity. However, the rules are different if you’re hiring a publicist...

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...

After the countdown, self-publishers need a loud, raucous liftoff, with plenty of coverage followed by events that keep their momentum going strong. This two part webinar will explain some detailed steps to take before the launch, during the unveiling...

The publishing world can be overwhelming with the number of things that an author isn’t aware of. For example, what are you looking for in a publicist? How do you choose someone who is going to do best by your book? What kind of questions should you...

Author Keith Sharpe talks about how the Christian market for writers is now more open than ever. There are all sorts of different segments within the Christian world who are writing and being published. This goes beyond the traditional theologians...

Author Alysia Sofios always dreamed of becoming an author. Now that she accomplished her goal, she is looking forward to writing her next book and finding ways to become a better writer. In this interview, she describes how her life has changed since...

Many new authors ask themselves: should I brand myself or my book? Kyle Lacy, author and social media expert, shares his advice on whether you should brand yourself or your book and what to consider in making that decision. He says that whether you should...

Author Kathi Macias, provides a look at what it means to be a ghostwriter and how that's different from collaborative writing. What’s the difference between ghostwriting and collaborative writing and how do you decide which you want to do? What are...