Many authors are drawn to memoir writing because it allows them to share the powerful moments of their life with others. But finding marketing or publishing success as a memoir writer can be difficult. Lucy Silag, community and engagement manager at...

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...

Many authors are drawn to memoir writing because it allows them to share the powerful moments of their life with others. But finding marketing or publishing success as a memoir writer can be difficult. Lucy Silag, community and engagement manager at...

Freelance writer, editor, and publicist Lindsey Gobel thrives when working on multiple projects and enjoys partnering with clients in a range of industries. Not only does this variety keep her interested and motivated, but it also makes her more marketable...

Putting yourself and your work out into the world can be very difficult for a writer. In order to network and make important connections you must learn to overcome any fear or self-doubt associated with this effort. While major creative hubs like Los...

Getting Started as a Writer If you’re reading this, you probably have an idea for a book you’ve been dying to write. That’s great! At the core of every successful book is a unique idea that inspired an author to take the initiative and write it into...

Join author Jeanne Lyet Gassman and discover how to explore, develop, and refine your fictional narrative in this exclusive ALC webinar. Part 1: Fleshing Out Your Fictional Narrative A novel consists of chapters and scenes, but what do you need in...

When you create a fictional world, you include all the vivid imagery so you reader can envision himself there. Often, however, the characters that a writer devises to fill that world are left are only partly defined. Of course, it’s generally easy to...

Collaborating with fellow writers and meeting readers are two exciting parts of being an author, but in-person gatherings cannot always be easily arranged due to budget constraints or unforeseen circumstances. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to virtually...

After being in this business for twenty-five years, I can tell you that the only people who know whether a book is self published or traditionally published are the publishers and the bookstore owners. People always used to say that you shouldn’t self...