From Page to Screen: How to Adapt Your Novel Into a Screenplay
Discover the important differences between writing for the page and the screen and find out how to turn your novel into a screenplay
How to Publish Your Book as an Audiobook With Scott Sigler
The booming audiobook market is prompting many authors to consider publishing their own audiobooks. Discover how to get your book on audio and increase your sales.
Time-Saving Tools for Authors
If you’re losing time or simply want to fine-tune your writing systems, check out these time-saving tools for authors.
How to Protect Your Writing From Reputation Theft
Learn how to protect your writing from copyright infringement and which legal tools help you deal with AI-generated fraudulent versions of your books.
How Karyne Norton Successfully Kickstarted Her Book in 1 Hour
Find out how running a Kickstarter campaign for your book can solve one of the biggest challenge indie authors face.
How to Make Money as an Author Assistant
If your publishing journey is sapping your bank account, learn how working as an author assistant will help you earn and learn simultaneously.
Trim to Win: Why Saying ‘No’ is Crucial for Publishing Success: A Pruning Story
I have crepe myrtle trees in my front yard that have grown out of control. A neighbor noticed and gave me some tips on how to prune them to a manageable size. I took her advice and pruned the trees aggressively, but soon they were out of control again. Again, my...
How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages
Learn how to optimize that tiny window to grab your reader within the first 50 pages and convince them to finish your book.
How to Convince Readers to Read *Your* Book Next
Learn five steps to creating a compelling pitch that will pique the interest of publishers, agents, editors and readers.
The Psychological Reasons Readers Read Books
You have a major advantage over AI writing tools like GPT-4 and ChatGPT. Learn how to discover and leveraging your edge in your genre.
How to Get More Book Reviews With Derek Doepker
Bestselling author and marketing strategist Derek Doepker shares tips to help you get more book reviews before, during, or after your launch.
How to Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper
Can you leave social media and still grow a platform from which to launch your books? Sandy Cooper has the answer in this interview.
Do novelists need a college writing degree?
Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.
How to Find a Good Literary Agent – with Mary DeMuth
To be published by a traditional publisher, you must find a good literary agent. Mary DeMuth shares tips on finding and retaining an agent.
How to Turn a Podcast into a Bestselling Novel – with Scott Sigler
Learn how podcasting a novel launched Scott Sigler’s books to the NYT bestseller list, and how he’s sustained his podcast for over a decade.
