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[Video] The Importance of a Strong and Culturally Relevant Book ConceptLiterary agents receive hundreds of query letters a week and most letters receive only 20 seconds of their time. Agents...
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[Video] Why You Need to Look at Your Book as a BusinessBook marketing is time-consuming and tiring and many writers dread it. But it can help you grow your business. Stephanie Chandler, author of...
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[Podcast] Lisa Tener on Writing a Book Proposal that Lands You a DealA good book proposal is key to landing a book deal. It’s a business plan for your book. It helps your book stay focused on its main idea...
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[Tipster] Which Format Is Best for Your Ideas?We love books. We support writers on the journey to write and publish books. We’re even a book publisher. But a print book may not be the...
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[Podcast] Vikrant Shauruya on Becoming a Nonfiction Bestselling AuthorTo become a nonfiction bestselling author, it all comes down to numbers. To make the New York Times Best Seller list, you need to sell 5,000...
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[Video] What to Include in a Query LetterA query letter is a sales piece. It's your first (and sometimes only) opportunity to present your book to an agent. Literary agent Miriam...
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[Tipster] How to Write Setting in a Book: You Need Purposeful DetailsI visited Universal Studios a lot as a kid. One of my favorite rides was The Studio Tour. You hopped into a tram and rode...
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[Video] The Best Strategies for Book MarketingBook marketing is overwhelming and the amount of advice can be exhausting. Emily Enger of Good Enough Book Marketing recommends two of the best...
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[Podcast] Author Josh Rutherford on Applying Screenwriting Principles to a Fantasy Book SeriesI know what you’re thinking: “How are screenwriting principles applicable to writing a book?” It seems farfetched, right?...
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[Webinar] 5 Places Where New Writers Get StuckLearning to write for publication is something every person can do. Whether you want to start a blog, write for your nonprofit newsletter,...
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[Webinar] Conducting the Right Kind of Research for Your Nonfiction BookWhen people read your book, it's because they expect you to be the expert. That expertise is built upon your experience, of course....
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[Webinar] 5 Lessons from a Self-Published MemoiristChristina Quist, author of Kaleidoscope: absurdly short stories of traveling and unraveling , candidly talks about topics every first-time...
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[Webinar] Create a Writing Ritual that WorksMost every successful writer has at least one writing ritual. Rituals can be bizarre, like certain smells (rotten apples) or sounds (trains...
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[Webinar] Overcoming the Barriers to Completing Your Writing ProjectAre you ready to make the next push in your writing project? Without a deadline, most of us struggle to complete a writing project. The...
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[Webinar] How to Identify and Develop Your Writing VoiceEvery writer has a unique writing voice. Have you discovered yours? After this webinar, you will come away with: A clear...
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[Video] The Payoff of Cultivating Relationship When Promoting and/or Publishing Your BookWhen it comes to book publication and promotion, a writer needs connections. From literary agents to publishers to authors within your...
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[Tipster] The Discipline of Growing a Following for Your WritingI guess I’m a gardener now. I do that gardener thing. Every morning, I brew my coffee, slip on my Adidas slides, and head out back to do...
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[Video] The Importance of a Good First ChapterA good first chapter is oftentimes the reader's deciding point of whether or not they'll buy a book. Literary agent Don Gates encourages writers...
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[Tipster] How to Use Dialogue in Your BookI loaned my sister a book last week. She was in a reading slump. So, I offered her a romance novel I thought she might enjoy. The first night...
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[Tipster] The First Question Isn’t the Best QuestionCoach Eddie, my 7 th -grade softball coach, is the reason I’m good at asking questions. The spring season wrapped up, and my...
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[Video] How to Find a Literary Agent When You're a New AuthorFinding and landing a literary agent when you're a new author is difficult. And daunting. Literary agent Don Gates claims most...
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Research for Your Nonfiction Book Needs to Be More than Simply Your Experienceby Dave Goetz E xperience alone is not enough to write a successful nonfiction book. And yet, your experience is what gives your book...
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[Video] What Is Amazon Ads and Why Should You Use Amazon to Sell Your Book?Publishing a book isn't enough to get people to see it. You have to promote your book. And Amazon Ads is one of the most cost-effective...
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[Podcast] Cristen Iris on How to Move your Story Forward with ScenesScenes are the building blocks to good storytelling. But too many new writers struggle to conceptualize their story in scenes. They think...
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[Tipster] Why You Must Get as Close to the Original Source in ResearchWhen my son was on his high school mock trial team, I was given a crash course on the objections in law. To name a few, there’s...
