Networking can be a daunting process. It’s intimidating to approach industry professionals if you’re trying to pitch yourself and your work. There are other avenues, though, to connect with agents and publishers. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, shares...

Author JL Doty tells us about the trials and tribulations on his journey to self-publishing success. He even fills us in on one of his secrets: sometimes the best way to sell your current book is the write your next one.

Dana Newman, intellectual property attorney, reminds us about the one thing that we know, but often don't seem to quite fully understand: the relationship between author and publisher is a business relationship. "The key to ensuring that everything...

Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky shares how vulnerable putting her words on paper can feel. You’d think this would be a simple time to be a writer, because of how many ways it can be done. However, the competition is fierce and there’s more content...

Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center , talks about the evolution of supported self-publishing and its rise in the publishing world. Click here to play this audio clip

Author Michael Perilstein shares how he decided on the right publishing path for his project. His story is an example to all authors that defining your goals for the book should be a key step in deciding your publishing path. He also tells us how he...

Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky shares how vulnerable putting her words on paper can feel. You’d think this would be a simple time to be a writer, because of how many ways it can be done. However, the competition is fierce and there’s more content...

Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center , talks about the evolution of supported self-publishing and its rise in the publishing world.

Author Michael Perilstein shares how he decided on the right publishing path for his project. His story is an example to all authors that defining your goals for the book should be a key step in deciding your publishing path. He also tells us how he...

Poet Joe Kerschbaum reviews the impact of independent publishing on the poetry genre and how it provides new options for poets.