When the process of writing is finally completed, what should a diligent author do next? One of the biggest considerations is to define the format for your book. Will you create it as an ebook or a print book or both? There are a number of considerations...

The publishing industry is rife with terminology. For new authors, it can be tough to keep it all straight. One term you may have heard is advance review copy, or ARC. And to keep things interesting, there are many variations of the term, such as advance...

Barbara Santos, Marketing Director for the San Francisco Writer's Conference and a published author, discusses her approach to writing "Aloha" and encourages others to think creatively with their own approaches to writing. Click here to play this...

YA author Jessica Brody offers a look at the eBook route for YA publishing. She reviews some of the perks and some of the reasons to consider print in addition to eBooks.

Novelist Laura Dave has published two novels, both in development with Universal Studios. Here she shares her methods of organizing research by character and theme. Click here to play this audio clip

Sang Lee, founder of returnonchange.com, explains crowd funding as it relates to writers and things to keep in mind when considering looking into investors when publishing your book. Click here to play this audio clip

Heather McCormack, managing editor of the Library Journal, describes how self published authors can work with her organization to solicit reviews and offers some tips for success in the endeavor.

Bestselling author Henrietta Tiefenthaler discusses her ghostwriting projects and how external factors can seriously impact the publishing of biographies. If you have ever considered writing a biography don't miss this interview.

The young adult market is on the forefront of the shifts in publishing today. Leading agent Laurie McLean discusses how trends in digital media are visible in the YA market.

Charles Ardai, founder and editor of "Hard Case Crime," has won many awards, as have other authors that he has published. In this clip, he discusses how that might give longevity to an author's career. Click here to play this audio clip