As the son of a librarian, author and Third Day lead guitarist Mark Lee has always had an appreciation for books. He values the role they have played in informing his life. Early on in his musical career Lee consulted books to enhance his songwriting...

Join #1 bestselling, award-winning children’s author Sheri Fink for the ALC’s first multi-part webinar series on writing, illustrating, publishing, marketing, and branding for children’s books. Part 1: How to Write & Illustrate Your Children’s Book...

Authors seeking to profit from their work are facing competition from free content available online. Lucy Silag, Community and Engagement Manager at Book Country, believes that authors can compete by elevating the quality of their product: make sure...

We’ve heard it said once or twice that juvenile and children’s literature is marginalized to the periphery of the publishing industry, but nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, the juvenile and children’s genre is the foundation for future...

The idea of publishing an e-book is a huge leap for would- be writers. In the past, the only opportunity for budding new authors to get their work published was either to get a book deal with a traditional publisher or to pay to have their work self...

You have done your research and your submissions are winging their way to agents and editors. Twenty-four hours have passed and you are biting your nails. Most agents mention the response time on their website. They also indicate if they wish to receive...

Author and writing teacher Valerie Willis strongly believes that all writers should consider hiring a professional book editor, especially when pursuing a self-publishing path. Good editors will not only catch common grammar and proofreading mistakes...

An author receives 10% to 15% of income from the price of a traditionally published book. New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Brandewyne offers a thorough discussion of traditional author royalties on her website if you wish to study this topic...

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,...

If you are not already writing for publications, author, goal coach, and project catalyst Debra Eckerling strongly suggests starting a blog. Your blog shows what you have to offer and can lead to paid writing opportunities in print and online. While...