There are several things that authors can do to publicize their book without a publicist and still gain valuable exposure. Director of PR, Natalie Obando-Desai, suggests that authors make sure they have a professional website and a strong social media...

In this webinar, children’s authors and illustrators Andy and Bernice Tate share advice on self-publishing juvenile books. There are four key points to know about juvenile and children’s publishing. First, know your readership. Know who they are, what...

Passion to get your story out on paper is extremely helpful in writing. But it's not the only ingredient necessary to put together a published book. It takes patience, tenacity, resilience. Author Kathy Ide provides inspiring tips for first-time authors...

An important step in the book writing process that is often overlooked by writers is the self-editing . Before you send your manuscript off to an agent or publisher, it's critical that you take the time to do at least some basic proofreading. Even if...

Epigram Books founder Edmund Wee believes that all authors should drive their book promotion efforts and be their own publicist. It's the authors that the readers want to meet and get to know, not the publishers. Wee recommends that authors have an...

Epigram Books founder Edmund Wee believes that all authors should drive their book promotion efforts and be their own publicist. It's the authors that the readers want to meet and get to know, not the publishers. Wee recommends that authors have an...

When author and TV personality Rolonda Watts completed the manuscript for her book Destiny Lingers she initially pursued a traditional publishing path. While she received some positive feedback from publishers on certain elements of her story, the...

When author and TV personality Rolonda Watts completed the manuscript for her book Destiny Lingers she initially pursued a traditional publishing path. While she received some positive feedback from publishers on certain elements of her story, the...

There are many things that authors need to research and plan for BEFORE their book is published. Having a great understanding of the market for your genre or topic and how you plan to promote your book can go a long way in ensuring a successful book...

The development of self-publishing has brought about a lot of positive changes and opportunities not only for authors, but also for the film and television industries, as Legion of Creatives CEO, Jay Williams, explains. Traditional publishers have...