Many first-time authors do not realize the importance of professional editing, believes Marlan Warren, author and book publicist. Warren says writers can become blind to their own work – you miss grammar and spelling mistakes, as well as larger issues...

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...

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...

Querying is the crucial first step when seeking an agent or publisher, but amazingly is also something that very few authors do well. How do you make yours stand out from the hundreds they receive every day? Through years of trial and error and helping...

Whether or not you write a book with the intention of it helping your own business, publishing a book can always lead to new opportunities to engage with your audience and expand your reach. As author and life coach, Patty Blue Hayes, has learned, making...

For authors new to publishing there's a lot to learn. In today's digital world, metadata is one topic that you need to understand as an author. Although the term 'metadata' may sound like a minor technical detail, savvy authors know the importance of...

Author Carol Hoenig provides insights about promoting your book before you finish it, including selecting an audience, developing a pitch, gathering information, testing the market, and developing a strategy.

Romance author Laurie Schnebly Campbell believes there are two characteristics that can make you and your story stand out to agents or publishers. First, a surprise plot twist, unusual character, and unique personal style or voice might grab the reader...

Moose’s Law was inspired by author Jonathan Brown’s real-life experience as a bouncer. As a 35-year-old bouncer in Vancouver, he realized there were many fun stories to be used as inspiration for a fictional character and story. By 2018, Brown was waiting...