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. Click here to play this audio...

There’s never been a better time to publish a book! Fifteen years ago, the only way to publish a book was through a literary agent and a traditional publishing house. It was a highly competitive market, saturated with thousands of query letters and...

When reflecting on the writing and publishing journey for her nonfiction book, “The Dream Launcher’s Devotional”, author and writing coach Lakisha Baker says what surprised her most was how much she enjoyed the journey. She acknowledges that the process...

Author Sharyn Wolf discusses the author's relationship to agents and ghostwriters, including clearly defining each role and how to address challenges in that relationship. Click here to play this audio clip

Author Daylle Deanna Schwartz discusses the challenges of selling self published books and shares why even these challenges the indie movement is still a great option for authors who know they must develop a fan base and have a marketing plan. Click...

There is a common misconception that preparing a manuscript for digital publishing can be a lot of work. As author, John D. Gwinner, explains, formatting a manuscript to publish as an eBook is actually a process of elimination. There are certain elements...

Two of the trends that have changed the rules for content creators, authors, filmmakers, anybody working in the entertainment industry and media spaces, are expansion and consolidation. Right now, anybody can tell a story, and it’s really exciting. There...

Many writers and authors can relate to the slump that often follows after publishing a book. Or, as Patty Blue Hayes, author and life coach, calls it, PPD - post publishing depression. Because writing projects can be a work in progress for several months...

New writers tend to come into the publishing industry with blind spots. It’s important for them to understand their own misconceptions about the publishing process. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, explains the business of being a traditionally published...

Laurie McLean, Literary Agent and Dean of the San Francisco Writer's University, discusses the state of publishing industry today and how to create opportunities from the chaos of constant change. Click here to play this audio clip