New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter shares her journey from knowing almost nothing about writing fiction, to writing bestsellers. For more on this author visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lynn-Painter/168268126 .

This session with Beth Kallman Werner of Author Connections takes a topline view of the soup-to-nuts publishing process, breaking down a simple checklist any author can follow to prepare the manuscript, a timeline, a budget, and a flexible plan to follow...

Morgan James Publishing works with a variety of author clients and genres including nonfiction, fiction, and faith. Founder and bestselling author David Hancock says their process for vetting author submissions may be a little different from other publishing...

Many writers don't think about marketing or promoting their books until after they've published, which is too late. Unfortunately, books will not just sell themselves; they require strategic planning that should start well before the books are released...

Memoir can be an excellent vehicle for writers wanting to share stories of real life experiences and struggles. Writing about a personal experience can certainly be an effective way to connect with others, but turning an idea into a full-length book...

Growing up, author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman didn't realize her experiences would inspire her to write a memoir. At the age of 16, Lederman read a letter that her father wrote that detailed his experiences as a combat veteran, and over time...

You’ve tackled many tasks in the past few months including researching your publishing options, planning your online strategy, and finishing the first draft of your manuscript. Congratulations on your accomplishments! In this second “Ask the Experts...

Personal letters found following her father's death led Joanie Schirm to start writing her award-winning debut book, Adventurers Against Their Will , a narrative nonfiction about her family's experiences during World War II. The book took Schirm four...

Christie Henry, editorial director at University of Chicago Press, shares her insights on how the publishing industry has changed over the past 10 years. She focuses on the availability of content to both readers and acquisitions editors, as well as...

Artist, illustrator, and author, Melanie Greenberg shares how she got started in publishing and offers some tips for others interested in doing the same, including the name of an organization you should absolutely join, a formula for sizing children...