Laurel Anne Hill, award-winning author and former underground storage tank operator, began writing before she could read. As a young child, her older sister would write down the stories Hill told. Throughout childhood and high school, Hill submitted...

It sounds incongruous, but even the smallest success can thrust an author into a place that feels quite uncomfortable. As a writer accustomed to the quiet, would you be ready for the glare of the spotlight? Could you afford not to be ready? This webinar...

Authors are famous for having day jobs that don’t include writing. This can often become frustrating because of stress, exhaustion, and time constraints. Instead of being an obstacle, though, your day job can be a powerful asset. Your unique experience...

Arthur Doweyko, award-winning author and scientist, explains the difference between writing a book and actually selling a book. It can be hard for authors who have finally finished a manuscript to consider tackling a major marketing project. However...

Author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman is writing a memoir that focuses on her perspective of growing up with a parent that suffers from combat PTSD. She understands some common concerns that challenge memoir writers including relationships and memory...

Per book publicist Nicole Baker, it's never too early or too late to think about book publicity and marketing, but the ideal timing is to start planning at least 2 months prior to your book's release. If you choose to do a publicity campaign with a publicist...

Having a solid book marketing plan is essential for creating awareness for your work and reaching potential readers. It’s never too early to start building your plan, but for many writers the marketing piece is a mystery and can create some unique challenges...

When you finally finish your book and earn the title of author you may not realize it, but you are actually opening your own business. Accounting, taxes, marketing, promotion, sales, distribution and even legal are all important things you need to think...

Author, comedy writer, and columnist James Breakwell became an internet sensation through his @XplodingUnicorn Twitter handle when Buzzfeed, a global news source, did a feature article that shared links to his most popular posts. This was his breakout...

Much of what award-winning author Jeanne Lyet Gassman knows about book marketing has been self-taught. Whether a writer is traditionally or self-published, there are several key initiatives that she recommends for a successful book launch. First, you...