A book or e-book is a great way to share your experience and insights, bring more visibility to your cause and establish yourself as a passionate authority. With the expanding universe of independent publishing (a.k.a. self-publishing), the world is...

For new authors, walking the unfamiliar path to publishing can be scary and exhilarating. We asked a few authors what they wish they had known before being published. Learn from them as you continue on your own writing journey. In this interview, you...

New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author Bella Andre describes her experiences of having her books translated into multiple languages. She talks about how it works with a traditional publisher and how she handles the process for her...

Author David Wilkinson describes the value of writing conventions offer to his career as a writer. He goes to writing conferences to learn from other editors and agents about the changing publishing industry and how he can react to those changes to...

Seth Godin, bestselling author, blogger, and marketing expert, discusses the importance of staying true the vision for your book even if it isn't what traditional publishers want. He reminds us to know our audience, know our vision, make sure we are...

New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author Bella Andre describes her experiences of having her books translated into multiple languages. She talks about how it works with a traditional publisher and how she handles the process for her...

If you’re a self-published author looking to develop your own marketing and publicity plan, you may be wondering where to start or what to think about to get the best results. Marketing and PR expert Vicki Bohlsen, CEO of Bohlsen Group, has some great...

Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author and former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, tells authors about the importance of content and platform when building a plan for success. He talks about the right attitude toward marketing your book (your...

Joel Fotinos, vice president and publisher at Tarcher-Penguin, explains how he became an audio book narrator. He simply asked for more information about an audio book that was going to be produced and he was offered an audition. He explains that the...

Editorial Assistant Michelle Meader shares what her job is at a traditional publisher. She opens with her favorite part of the job--discovering new exciting voices in women's fiction--and then follows that with the more mundane parts of her job. Even...