Many of us want to write, but we're not writing! Why? Something is holding us back, and its name is fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of wasting our time, fear that no one wants or needs what we have to say. This is a universal fear...

In this session author Joel Scott is answering questions that follow his webinar on the topic of website basics, including selecting a domain name, picking a hosting service, and using templates to build the website. This is the 1st item in a 2 part...

In this session author Joel Scott is answering questions that follow his webinar on the topic of website basics, including selecting a domain name, picking a hosting service, and using templates to build the website. This is the 1st item in a 2 part...

Choosing your point of view (POV) is an important aspect of any story. While it may not change the trajectory of your story as a whole, the lens through which you tell it makes a difference. Before you begin writing, ask yourself, "Who can best tell...

Congratulations on publishing your book! It was a long journey but you finally made it. Now that your story is out in the world, what’s the next step? Just sit back and wait for readers to find you? Think again. Now it's time to shift gears. And in order...

The voracious television and cable television markets are the primary market today for novels and nonfiction books seeking adaptation to the screen. With the proliferation of channels in the past ten years, competition for stories is fierce but also...

You're writing YOUR story, but your book is for your READER. How do you create a book that connects with your reader? When we connect with our reader, we build our tribe, sell more books, and influence more people. Join book coach Cathy Fyock as she...

Confused about how to do book marketing? Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center , provides a simple way to build a marketing plan that will take some of the mystery out of the process. Any good, integrated marketing campaign has four...

Should you hire a freelance editor? If so, where can you find one, and how much will it cost? Learn how to choose the right editor for you, what to expect, the types and methods of editing, and much more. Discover how to get the most out of your experience...

If you have a story to tell and a novel seems too daunting, it's time to explore the art of the short story. A short story, like a novel, starts with an idea that grows into something bigger. However, the difference between the two is more than just...