Literary agent Amy Levenson knows publishing isn't just about reading great manuscripts; it's about hard work, too. Levenson explains how and why a background in business is imperative for an agent, as well as a few other things that might be surprising...

Author and journalist Laura Dave has published two novels, both in development with Universal Studios. In this interview she shares how spending time with experts as part of her research helps her to weave unexpected details into her characters.

Philippa Burgess of Creative Convergence, Inc. describes opportunities beyond film and television, including self-publishing, ebooks, games, software, and more. She also offers three questions to ask yourself as you build your brand and find your audience...

Author and journalist Laura Dave has published two novels, both in development with Universal Studios. In this interview she shares how spending time with experts as part of her research helps her to weave unexpected details into her characters. Click...

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.

Author and speaker Janet Mitchell is involved in a few different speaking organizations, but the one that she's found to be most helpful is the Advanced Writers Speakers Association (AWSA). The AWSA is a group of over 500 Christian women professional...

Professor Gabriel Grayson, author of "How to Read a Person Like a Book" discusses how to interpret body language. Authors can use this information when interacting with fans at book events or during normal communication with agents, editors, and publishing...

Linda Joy Meyers, award-winning author and founder of the National Association of Memoir Writers, discusses the different kinds of memoirs and the importance of writing the book you want to write without worrying about whether or not a publisher will...

What is "normal"? Bestselling author Seth Godin asks us to consider what "normal" is and if it's even desirable in a world where normal is shrinking. The Author Learning Center asks you to consider how you might apply Seth's insights to your writing...

Bestselling author Mitch Albom, author of "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven", discusses his experience with writer's block and dealing with it before and after a big publishing success. He also shares thoughts on the pressures...