Eckhart Tolle wrote The Power of Now not because he envisioned selling millions and millions of copies but because he had a sense through his own spiritual connection that this was a book that he needed to write. He had no idea at the time what would...

A writer's work and life are always intertwined. How much life experience shows up in an author's work and how much that work impacts an author's life will vary by author, but the connection is there. Author Jorja Leap shares great examples of how the...

A writer's work and life are always intertwined. How much life experience shows up in an author's work and how much that work impacts an author's life will vary by author, but the connection is there. Author Jorja Leap shares great examples of how the...

The opening paragraph and first few pages of ANY book are critical. This is the writer's chance to grab the reader's attention and keep the pages turning. When beginning a memoir in particular, capture the reader right away with some important story...

Whether you're polishing your first manuscript or preparing your tenth book for publication, understanding the editing process can mean the difference between good writing and great writing. Author and editor Jennifer Crosswhite demystifies the entire...

Find out how to get the most out of your nonfiction book in this two-part workshop with expert Cathy Fyock. Part 1 Fleshing Out Your Outline and Strategy: Now that you’ve started outlining your nonfiction book, it’s time to understand how that outline...

Steve Schiffman, professional speaker and author of more than sixty books, talks about the challenges of drawing attention to your book and how to overcome those challenges. He says that to be a successful author, you must learn to promote yourself,...

Steve Schiffman, professional speaker and author of more than sixty books, talks about the challenges of drawing attention to your book and how to overcome those challenges. He says that to be a successful author, you must learn to promote yourself,...

Bestselling author, Sara Paretsky shares how fears and insecurities can enrich your writing if you let it. There’s so much in our “Maybe everyone who writes mystery…has some degree or other of paranoia,” says Paretsky. “I would love to have Stephen...