Pulitzer Prize nominated author Victor Villasenor discusses his publishing journey for "Rain of Gold" and shares his perspectives on connecting to and trusting your intuition in the pursuit of your writing vision. This uplifting interview is a must see...

If you are looking to be traditionally published, finding an agent is the first big step after the writing. Author Cindy Jones talks about her experience in finding an agent, including the success she had with attending conferences that connect writers...

Robert Dugoni, New York Times Bestselling author of legal thrillers, describes what readers and publishers expect of Thriller books. He discusses story pacing, writing a series versus a single book, and the number of books expected each year.

Seth Godin, Bestselling author, blogger, and publishing visionary, shares his perspective on the future of the book business, including advances, the midlist, and the continuing rise of e-books. This is an insightful look into the future that you won...

Author Chuck Martin offers his thoughts on the impact of mobile technology in the book world. For instance, we may start reading bite-size books on our mobile devices. This is a fascinating interview for any author looking to leverage technology as...

Chuck Sambuchino, freelance editor and author of the "Guide to Literary Agents Blog," shares his perspective on the current climate for literary agents and how they work around the challenges facing them today. For example, the selection of self-published...

How can you give your books away and still make money? Listen in as Seth Godin, Bestselling author, blogger, and publishing visionary, explains the concept of marginal costs and how you can profit from paid sponsorships.

Barbara Santos, Marketing Director for the San Francisco Writer's Conference and a published author, provides tips on getting the most out of a writer's conference. If you follow along, the investment to attend will always be worth it. Santos insists...

Publishing consultant and bookstore owner Carol Hoenig explains that once an independent bookstore finds its niche market, it then faces the challenge of getting those readers into the store. How do independent bookstores still offer something to visitors...

Barbara Santos, marketing director for the San Francisco Writer's Conference and published author, explains creative and unique ways to market cookbooks. She talks about using festivals to get your name out there and other strategies to get your cookbook...