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...

Make it easier for readers to find you. Learn how to describe your subject and area of expertise so that your following is pulled toward you. Be a smarter author! Know your power words and use them to attract new readers.

Which sells, sex or sexy? The short answer is both sell. Some audiences are impatient, others prefer drawing a little tension-building romance and seduction. The act – and the writing of the act – are of course intensely personal. As with any form of...

Rewriting and editing is what distinguishes amateurs from professionals. It’s what brings your work to life. When you write a rough draft, you may pour yourself into it, but the rough draft is really just for getting the story down; the key to making...

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...

It is often said that copyright protection is the easiest to obtain but the most difficult form of intellectual property to enforce. In this session, we will provide an overview of various forms of intellectual property. In addition to the benefits and...

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...