Business of Writing

There is another whole aspect to publishing that most writers are ignorant of when they start out — the legal side.

This book give a general overview of US law as it pertains to the publishing industry, examining copyright laws, taxes and the legalities associated with pen names. This book should NOT be considered legal advice, but a guide on how to navigate the legal aspects to publishing.

Monica Leonelle digs into the best literature on forming habits and shares the top strategies professional authors are using to make sure they write each and every day. Each tip is easy to implement and will get you writing more in the "in-betweens"—the inactive moments of your life where you are commuting, waiting in line, or otherwise physically stuck with your brain unoccupied!

Ready to get on board with dictation (finally)?

Like many tools that have come before it, dictation is a new and exciting opportunity to write better, faster, and smarter. But many writers still believe it's not for them. Perhaps they've tried it in the past and it hasn't worked. Or perhaps this new technology is confusing, expensive, or frustrating and that's held them back from taking advantage of it.

If you're ready to take the next step and learn a new skill set that will give you a huge advantage over what other authors are doing today, grab Dictate Your Book and start working through the challenges that are holding you back from reaping the benefits of dictation.

Prosperous Creation: Make Art and Make Money at the Same Time

The path to becoming a full-time author is clear cut, but no one is talking about exactly what you need to focus on, and when. This book is for authors who feel overwhelmed and overworked while trying to reach their dreams of writing full-time. With this book, you can end the confusion of what marketing tactics to implement, how to make it in this industry on a budget, and answer the age-old question of, “Why isn’t my book selling?” at any point in the process.

More writers are making money today than at any other time in history. With the rise of ebooks and indie publishing there are now more opportunities than ever for writers to generate substantial income from their work. And there is still a traditional publishing industry that needs new talent to keep growing.

In How to Make a Living as a Writer, you'll learn the secrets of writing for profit and increasing your chances of making a living wage from your work.

This book provides the pros AND cons of both the traditional and self-publication roads, along with some insights on how you need to treat your writing as a business.

Get More Done In Less Time!

You can either manage time or have it master you.

You can get more done or let your schedule overwhelm you.

You can achieve more of your dreams or let them float on by on clouds of inefficiency.
It’s your choice.

In this article James Scott Bell will present to you powerful time management tools that will increase your ability to get the right things done when you need them done.

Take your fiction to that next level, where agents and editors sit up and take notice—and where readers keep coming back for more! Writing Fiction for All You’re Worth contains the best of James Scott Bell's articles and blog posts on writing, easily searchable under these headings: The Writing World, The Writing Life, and The Writing Craft. And you'll get never before published material, including a first-ever look into Jim's secret writing notebook, the manual he put together over the years for his own use in writing numerous bestsellers. For the first time, he's sharing a glimpse into the notes he compiled on his way to publishing success. Plus, a special module on getting into e-publishing, which is a must read if you want to have a career selling e-books successfully.

With articles written by a wide range of authors who write mysteries and thrillers, this book provides an overview of what it takes to write in this genre. Topics range from working with characters and plot through to publishing and legal concerns of the industry.

This book was reviewed by the BW Book Club in June 2023. The book club decided that the book was worth recommending to others, but with the understanding that this book is structured as an overview of a lot of topics. New writers might find this book overwhelming.