Like many authors that are traditionally published, Lisa Beazley was asked to propose ideas for a new title for her debut novel. Her editor initially wanted the word "sisters" in the title to align with the book's story of two sisters that decide to...

As an author, the first thing you need to do is set realistic expectations. It is a challenging market. I’m sort of an eternal optimist, so I think it will shake out. The market will adjust. People who are losing their local Borders stores will hopefully...

Do you want to get your book on the shelves of bookstores or libraries? Bookstores and libraries are now buying more self-published and small press books than ever before. Join publishing and marketing expert Amy Collins as she reviews the tools and...

Getting started on Amazon and understanding all of the beneficial tools that are available can be an intimidating process for new authors. Join publishing and marketing expert Amy Collins as she reviews setting up a seller account and the publishing...

With social media so prevalent in our lives as authors, is a website really necessary? If it is, what should it contain at minimum? What resources are available and how long will this take? In this recorded webinar session, author L.E. Perez takes...

How to Easily Submit Writing to Magazines, Publishers, and Contests For writers, getting your work published and recognized is a step toward realizing your goals as an author. However, finding the right contests or publications can be a challenging...

Choosing the right book categories and BISAC codes isn't just a detail—it's a powerful strategy that can make or break a book's visibility and sales. In this practical and eye-opening recorded webinar, self-publishing authors will discover how to turn...

The demand by Hollywood for interesting ideas and stories has never been greater, and they love to find that content in books. Yet, many times, authors don’t incorporate some basic things that make Hollywood want to option a book and develop it for the...

Have you started writing a nonfiction book that you are struggling to finish? Do you have an idea for a book but don’t know how to get started? Now you can start and finish your book sooner rather than later following the 7-step process that forms...