Author and speaker Janet Mitchell began writing about her harrowing experiences with a major medical mistake so that her attorney would have all of the facts for her case. After reviewing her writing, Mitchell's attorney requested that she put more emotion...

In this webinar, Author Connections Founder and President Beth Kallman Werner defines the term “author platform” and explains the importance and benefits of creating one as a part of your book marketing plan. She reviews the four Ps of book marketing...

Amy Collins, President of New Shelves Books, has insight about the new Amazon changes. CreateSpace is dissipating and Kindle Direct Publishing has become its primary publishing site. There are a few dynamics that authors need to keep in mind. In the...

For writer and editor Bart Tesoriero, the key to being successful when writing for children is remembering they are simple. A writer must focus on what will spark their interest and jump start the learning process. He believes in the proverb, "A child...

When musician and author W. Timothy Wright published his first nonfiction book in 2007, Not the Destination , he followed a self-publishing path where he coordinated the various contractors, including the printer. Wright sold the book exclusively at...

Nonfiction Christian author and editor Bart Tesoriero felt a calling early on in his life to be a priest. He followed this calling and attended seminary school, after which time he dabbled in journalism and other work before becoming a youth minister...

Nonfiction Christian author and editor Bart Tesoriero felt a calling early on in his life to be a priest. He followed this calling and attended seminary school, after which time he dabbled in journalism and other work before becoming a youth minister...

For writer and editor Bart Tesoriero, the key to being successful when writing for children is remembering they are simple. A writer must focus on what will spark their interest and jump start the learning process. He believes in the proverb, "A child...

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...

Looking back at what he knows now versus what he knew starting out as a writer, Chrome Oxide says he wishes he had known how hard it can be to find success as a writer. This wouldn't have deterred him, but would have made him feel better prepared. He...