Show, don’t tell isn’t just about emotions … we need to apply the premise to all types of description.

Every wonder how using videos can help you build your Author Platform? How can you sell more books if no one knows who you are?

Traditionally published author, Anika Scott, shares her journey in the lead up to publication day of her debut historical novel.

How self-published historical fiction author, Brooke Allen, landed a radio interview on nationally syndicated radio show, JOY ON PAPER.

Find out how rather than engaging the reader in the story, purple prose disrupts and confuses the reader. Includes great examples.

Would you like to get inside your character’s head? Would you like to take a flat character and make him or her three-dimensional?

Author-centric book marketer, Shayla Racquel shares her insights on how to get reluctant social media users to embrace technology.

How to write a book review in 7 easy steps that is helpful to readers.

How to craft authentic responses to trauma, from a US counselor who conducts conducts national seminars on overcoming trauma and adversity.

Pitch your manuscript to agents in real time on Twitter’s pitch parties or check out other (non-Twitter) mentoring and editing opportunities

A practical guide to help authors create a brand for themselves (not their books). A how-to with simple and easy step-by-step instructions

Book review: Tempt the Devil by Anna Campbell. Think: Fifty Shades of Grey in the 1820s.

Guest post by developmental editor, Sebastian Hetman, who discusses how authors can find the best editor to suit their editing needs.

Discover how to find a healthy work-life balance as a new author building a writing career and author platform.

Jane Friedman's 'The Business of Being a Writer' offers business education to early-career writers learning about the publishing industry.

Looking for unique Christmas present ideas for writers? This fantastic shopping list has great customised and creative Christmas gifts.

BetaReader.io makes it easy to share your manuscript with beta readers and collect and make sense of their feedback.

Andrew Noakes is the founder and executive editor of The History Quill. He provides specialised support to historical fiction writers.

Dog Church is a memoir based on the experiences of Gail Gilmore about her connection to the animals in her life.

I recently pitched the premise of my upcoming novel on Twitter’s pitch festival, #PitMad. I was blown away by the experience—in a good way!