Information is important and the more that a author can learn, the greater the changes of success. Writing a book takes a lot more than just typing out a storyline. Manuscript preparation, editing, book cover designs, publishing and publishers all play a part of the process. Plus there are authors press releases, media blogs, marketing, book events, book conferences and all sorts of other very important situations to consider.
Here is a site where authors can meet up, discuss things, get tips, information and just become informed. Writers Net