Technology has revolutionized writing. But it can be overwhelming to identify the right technology for your purposes because today’s writers have multiple software tools to choose from. What software is available to today’s authors and what does each...

One of the most confusing issues new writers seem to confront when trying to publish their new work is the ISBN. Authors are often unsure of how to use the ISBN (one number for each format or one for print and one for eBook regardless of how many ebook...

Something has just triggered your memory. As a writer, you should always have a way to capture moments of imagination and insight. Most writers devise some kind of a system to collect their ideas beyond just tossing scraps of paper into a box. You will...

For musician and author W. Timothy Wright, the creative process for songwriting and writing a book is very different. The need for a creative outlet, which is often the catalyst behind his work, does however, come from a similar place. As a member of...

Arthur Doweyko, award-winning- author and scientist, talks about his writing process as a first-time author and what he learned along the way. On this journey, one of the most important things he learned is to keep on writing, even when you don’t know...

Writing the first draft of a book is an exciting process, but it can also be quite terrifying. Pen Densham, Hollywood producer, writer, and director, tells the secret to overcoming the fear inherent in the writing process so you can finish your first...

It is the job of the writer to effectively build upon the "heart" of a character; that is, his goals, dreams and motivations that sometimes cause him to act in angelic or despicable ways. Without acknowledging accurately a character's strengths you...