What is Pinterest? As a published author, you probably hear pretty often how important it is to utilize social media to sell your books . But with so many options, how can you find time for them all? Sites like Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and...

The internet and the world have changed so much over the past two decades, making it hard to keep up. Social media can be especially challenging to navigate and it may seem like millennials and Gen Z have a monopoly on this channel, but don’t let generational...

Looking for flexibility in the hours you work and the writing you pursue? Freelance writing may be the solution. However, nothing comes easy in the world of freelancing. In order to be successful, you have to find a market for your work and clients that...

A poetic form is a set of rules that dictate the rhyme scheme, structure, rhythm, and meter of a poem. The form may also guide the purpose and tone of a poem. When the message and form fit together, you can produce a poem that is truly powerful. Poet...

First, if you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’ve already completed your book—congratulations! You’ve already accomplished something very impressive that few people ever do. Of course, the next step is finding ways to sell your book...

Pen Densham, co-founder of Trilogy Entertainment Group, considers himself a triple-hyphenate: a writer – producer – & director. He and his partner John Watson have been Oscar Nominated twice, have produced 15 features and over 300 hours of television...

Congratulations! You’ve finished the first draft of your manuscript. Maybe you throw a party, go out for a nice meal, see friends for the first time in a long while, or all the above. But, after you've finished the champagne and swept the confetti, it...

What you put in your author newsletter has a big impact on whether or not it will engage readers, and creating and maintaining a newsletter that gets results can be challenging. To reach your audience and keep them interested, you need to understand...

Almost all fiction books are written in either third or first person point of view. But when it comes to picking one for your own story, how do you choose which one to use? What are the differences between them? How does the point of view affect the...