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Make Money as a Writer: Additional Income Streams Beyond Book Royalties
ere are so many ways to make money as an author that don’t involve hitting refresh on your Amazon sales dashboard every five minutes.


3 Essential Resources for Writers Who Mean Business
Today, I want to share three of my favorite resources for writers that I use almost daily—tools I couldn’t imagine running my author busines


How To Write A Query Letter (With Example!)
A query letter is the first piece of your writing a literary agent will read, so it’s important to get it right!


The Big List: What To Pack For Your Next Book Event
Vendor events - like craft fairs, holiday festivals, and conferences - can be great places to sell books and market yourself as a local auth


Meet Maggie Jamerson! (Author Success Stories)
Welcome to our latest Author Success Story! Our featured author, Maggie Jamerson, is an educator and children's book author...


Finding Your People: 7 Steps To Starting Your Own Critique Group
Thousands of writers are searching for their perfect critique group match, just like you.


2026 Picture Book Creator’s Conference: A Virtual Event You Can’t Miss!
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a children’s book that captivates young readers and stands out in the competitive world of publishing, this event is for you. Whether you're taking your first steps as an author or you’re ready to refine a manuscript for publication, this conference will provide unparalleled insights, practical skills, and opportunities to ask your burning questions to industry professionals. What Is a Writers’ Conference? Writers’ conferences are immersive


How to Get a Book Published for Beginners
The world of publishing offers two main paths: traditional publishing and self-publishing.


New Year’s Resolutions For Authors
I’m here to share my expertise and help you make a writing resolution for 2025 that you might actually keep!


Publishing on Amazon (How to Sell Your Book There!)
If you've written a book and plan on self-publishing, you might wonder how to actually get your book on Amazon.


Do Traditional Publishers Really Take Care Of Marketing?
One of the biggest myths about traditional publishing is that a traditional publisher will take care of all of the marketing for you.


13 Publishing Jobs and What They Do
From acquisitions and editing to design and publicity, there are many rewarding career paths in publishing that don't involve writing
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