Become a Published Author

Everything a new writer needs to know, in one place

Write mysteries that keep readers guessing to the last page

Write romance novels that readers devour

From first idea to finished manuscript — a complete roadmap

Write your novel one project at a time, with guidance at every step

Tell complete, powerful stories in a fraction of the words

The structural principles behind every great story

The scene is the unit of storytelling — learn to write it right

Write screenplays that work — technically and dramatically

Turn your novel into a screenplay that sells

Learn what makes readers laugh — and do it on purpose

Master the craft of the mystery novel, from first clue to final twist

Master every element of the professional romance novel

Keep readers awake, afraid, and turning pages

Build unforgettable worlds and the stories that happen in them

From picture books to middle grade — write for young readers

Write YA that speaks to teens — and crosses over to everyone else

Plan, write, and publish compelling non-fiction

Transform your travels into stories worth reading

Your story deserves to be told — and remembered

Know the difference between revision and editing — and do both well

From finished manuscript to published book — step by step