Setting is not just a place. It is a state from which all characters come or find themselves. It is almost a character in itself, influencing and molding the other characters that spring forth or enter.
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Albert Bell inquires various authors' works and the research they conduct to develop their characters.
Author and publicist Tom Robinson discusses the necessary steps to promote a book, whether you do so yourself or hire someone to help, and how this differs depending on your publication route.
C. Hope Clark talks about arts councils, grants, writing/manuscript contests, grant panels, and personal connections. She suggests running in contests to see if your book is worthy of publication. C. Hope also advocates for personal connections with arts council...