The start of the story is one of the most important aspects of writing a book. Action and important information are key elements to the beginning of a story

Oct 19, 2010 - Kira Tregoning

Starting a book club can be a rewarding experience. Understanding the proper ways of how to start a book club will ensure a book club's success.

Mar 6, 2010 - Robyn Adams

Part one of three in a series of articles that demonstrates how to produce a non-fiction book, this article focus on organizing thoughts and getting the book written.

Oct 29, 2009 - Holly Stacey

Solaris Books begins a continuing series of SF anthologies with stories from Stephen Baxter, Peter F. Hamilton, Neal Asher, Eric Brown, Jay Lake, Keith Brooke, and more.

Jul 6, 2009 - John Markley

Cozy mystery novels have been known to feature a cat as the hero (or heroine) of the tale. The pioneer in this genre is Lilian Jackson Braun and her "Cat who..." novels.

Feb 11, 2007 - Sandy Mitchell

Many fiction writers struggle with where to begin writing a story; instead, they should just "jump right in."

May 5, 2009 - Bonnie Way

Joining a reading group might sound appealing, but hosting a book club can seem a bit daunting. Follow these easy steps to share favourite books and discover new authors.

Jan 3, 2008 - Susan Whelan

If you are an avid reader and would like to share your interest in books with other people, this guide will help you start a book discussion group.

Oct 7, 2010 - Summer Klein

Whether in fiction or non-fiction genres, prison stories hold a special place amongst writers and readers. Here are a few of the classics.

Aug 1, 2010 - Ben Groves

People buy non-fiction books to learn about experiences and skills, whereas they buy fiction for entertainment.

Jun 26, 2009 - Debbie Roome

The book publishing market in Alberta is on a downward spiral but are things as bleak for the science fiction book publishers in Alberta?

Nov 5, 2010 - Toby Welch

Online publishing is an increasingly sought-after way to get a book published. Eternal Press is a book publisher that carries most genres of fiction.

Feb 21, 2010 - Lizz Shepherd

Elaine Coffman's latest novel, The Return of Black Douglas is a time travel romance set in Scotland's mystical highlands.

Mar 28, 2011 - Jessica Hastings

Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical books for children, choosing topics, bringing historical characters to life.

Nov 3, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

In the 1980s the Lone Wolf gamebooks developed a strong fan base. Now fans can rejoice, as the Lone Wolf Books have returned!

Aug 17, 2009 - John Culbertson

Revising your writing before sending it out to editors is essential. Start with general revision and move on to specifics like language, dialogue and punctuation.

Apr 9, 2009 - Sarah Turner

Children's fiction is a genre that spans almost all areas of fiction for kids ages 12 to 18. Subgenres within children's fiction target different age groups

Oct 21, 2010 - Renee Miller

Science Fiction books are the best books for teens looking for something new, exciting and a little different from the current crop of Twilight clones.

Aug 4, 2009 - Amanda Lee

Once the outline is done and the characters set, it's a good time to produce a visual story board.

Mar 18, 2010 - Vanessa Mullins

Pirate treasure maps, bandits, and even Captain Hook himself lurk in these pirate fiction books for kids that take readers on seafaring voyages through fantasy realms.

Jan 13, 2010 - Michael Jung