Journalist and author Megan Willome has two tips for great interviews. (Make that three tips.)
Wait, Do I Need to Write a Query Letter?
“I will write about feeling the pressure of cabbage, as a way to discuss writer’s block. It will be poetic and meandering. I’m thinking you’ll like it.” Join us for this exploration of whether (and how) you should write an article query.
Writer Friends: Helping Each Other Get Published (From Olympic Gold to MTV)
From interviewing an MTV cast to passing along a potential Jim Carrey feature, these friends have worked the writing scene together—to their mutual benefit over time. Learn the secrets of how they’ve done it.
9 Ways to Include Libraries in Your Book Marketing Plan
When you plan for your book release, don’t overlook libraries in your book marketing plan. Working with libraries can be fun, fulfilling, and financially surprising.
Letters to a Young Editor—How to Use College the Best Way You Can
How can you use college to someday become a great editor? (If you’re already out of college, these tips will still apply.)
The Writing Life: What Hemingway Can Teach You About Professional Loneliness
Working from home has its perks, but can also have its downside, like professional loneliness. Charity Singleton Craig—and Hemingway—have thoughts on that.
Authors & Bloggers: Delicious Promotion Via WordCandy
Authors and bloggers, now you can get the most delicious, lasting, beautiful promotion opportunity. And a chance to hang out with Mark Twain and Amy Tan.
Become a Better Writer: 5 Things the Theater Taught Me About Writing
Dena Dyer explores lessons she learned about how to become a better writer through her work in the theater.
Author Platform: Where to Start
You know you need to build an author platform. Where should you begin? (Or end.)
Writing Workshops: How to Powerfully Build Your Author Platform
Why do you need an author platform? Maybe you want to get an agent, sell a book proposal, or promote a book—self-published or with a traditional publisher.
Simple Tips on Finding and Working With a Book Publicist
Finding and working with a publicist is made simple with these tips from publishing expert Jane Friedman.
How to Host a Successful Book Launch
Karen Swallow Prior, recently published author of Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me, shares her tips for hosting a successful book launch.