Author Learning Center

R.L. Stine - Title Leading Story

The Top Five Qualities for Achieving Goals and Finding Success as an Author

Mark Goulston MD: How Do You Grab Readers Attention

Meg Waite Clayton - Writing to Reader Expectations

Marie Lu - Expectations of YA Readers

Michael Levin: Publicity for Your Book

JJ Flizanes: Turning Your Passion Into a Writing Career

Paul Levine: Captivating Prose

The Impact of Social Media on the Entertainment Industry

Sheryl Benko on Her Role as a Post-Production Supervisor in the Film Industry

How Book Advances Work in Traditional Publishing, and How Much Authors Can Expect to Receive

Award-winning Author Sam Staley on His Writing and Editing Process

Michael Tabb on Prewriting Your Screenplay and Building the Foundation of a Story

Writing Dialogue for a Novel vs a Screenplay

Jon Land: Competing with Other Media - Tell a Great Story

Traditional vs Independent Publishing for Children’s Books

Comics in the Classroom

The Dos and Don’ts for New Authors Publishing eBooks on Amazon

Contract Advice for Authors Entering Into a Collaboration With an Illustrator

Editor Helga Schier Explains How to Self-Edit a Book Manuscript

How a Character-Driven Story Differs from a Plot-Driven Story

Developmental Editing Explained

Tips for a New Author Approaching a Publisher for the First Time

Jennifer Weltz - Young Adult Fiction The Evolution of Content

Author AJ Baker on His Long Term Writing and Publishing Goals

Alan Watt - Writing a 90-Day Novel

Secrets for Writing Successful Episodic Content for Streaming and Television

Balancing Imagination with Fact When Writing Historical Fiction