Author, editor, and ghostwriter Kathi Macias has always had writing mentors, beginning in high school. Her creative writing and English teacher recognized her talent and encouraged her to continue writing. Later on, she found another mentor, a writer...

Author and professional book editor Elaine Ash has helped many writers prepare and polish their manuscripts for submission to agents and publishers. There are three common mistakes that she sees writers making in the process. The first mistake is not...

Author and professional book editor Elaine Ash has helped many writers prepare and polish their manuscripts for submission to agents and publishers. There are three common mistakes that she sees writers making in the process. The first mistake is not...

When co-authors Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low) began writing their Singaporean middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam five years ago, there were only a handful of other children's authors writing in Singapore. Their publisher, Epigram...

Nelson Books, an imprint of world leading publisher and provider of Christian content Thomas Nelson, is dedicated to acquiring, developing, and promoting authors in the Christian nonfiction realm. Senior Marketing Director John Andrade says Nelson Books...

Whether or not the topics, themes, and messages in your book are "newsworthy" matters when trying to garner media attention for you book. Media outlets want books that address trending and relevant topics for their audiences. Per Publicity Director for...

Phillip Done's critically acclaimed biography The Charms of Miss O'Hara was the result of a chance meeting. A big fan of Hollywood starlet Ann Rutherford, Done couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet her when he spotted her at a restaurant. They became...

Thinking of beginning a career in ghostwriting? Before you jump in, author Kathi Macias offers tips on how to become a ghostwriter as well as what skills you need before you get started. First, you must be a good writer who's established in the field...

Blogging is critical to every author’s platform. In this presentation, Blogging 101: WordPress for Authors, web designer and WordPress expert Linda Lee teaches the basics of blogging and the importance of having a defined approach to this activity...

Phillip Done's critically acclaimed biography The Charms of Miss O'Hara was the result of a chance meeting. A big fan of Hollywood starlet Ann Rutherford, Done couldn't pass up the opportunity to meet her when he spotted her at a restaurant. They became...