Per author Neil V. Young, there is a common trap that many writers fall into. They spend years working on a writing project but never have it properly critiqued or reviewed by their peers or editing professionals. Their piece is riddled with mistakes...

Inspired by the saying in Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five , the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library's yearly literary journal So It Goes released its fifth issue in 2017. The project was initially started when the foundation received some last minute...

The book marketplace is constantly evolving with topics and genres coming in and out of popularity. While there are many types of books that can create a buzz, W Publishing Group Senior Marketing Manager Katherine Hudencial says nonfiction faith-based...

Many authors are hesitant to invest in online book advertising due to the cost and uncertainty of its effectiveness. Per W Publishing Group Senior Marketing Manager Katherine Hudencial, Google Ads and Amazon Marketing Services can be great places for...

It sounds counterintuitive, but offering discounts on your eBooks on Amazon, or even offering them for free, can increase an author's overall revenue. How? By promoting these discounts through eBook promotional sites such as BookBub, BookGorilla, and...

Author branding can be an important part of marketing because it affects how readers perceive you and your work. Branding can include your messaging, colors, logo, genre, and more. Per Publicity Manager Elizabeth Hawkins, an author's branding must be...

Inspired by the saying in Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five , the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library's yearly literary journal So It Goes released its fifth issue in 2017. The project was initially started when the foundation received some last minute...

It's common for all types of writers to hear "No" many times throughout their career, whether it's from agents, publishers, or Hollywood executives. Because the reasons for these "Nos" are often out of your control, don't try to control it. Per former...

Point of view is one of the most essential, yet difficult, components of creative writing. In this webinar, freelance editor JoSelle Vanderhooft will guide you through first, second, and third point of view, when you can and can't break the rules, POV...

Accomplished writer, author, and independent publisher Bob Morris admits that he was very green when he wrote his first novel. He didn't think like an entrepreneur and consider the business side of being an author because his background was in journalism...