THIS WEEK MARKETING One Book, Five Audiences: How to Change the Pitch Without Changing the Story? Sept. 17, 2026 10:30 AM Eastern Author and communications coach Steve Piacente will share tips and exercises for effectively pitching your book for various opportunities and audiences. Save Your Spot
NEXT WEEK WRITING 7 Secrets to Finish Your Nonfiction Book Sooner Rather than Later Sept. 22, 2026 1:30 PM Eastern Pete Nikolai of HarperCollins Christian Publishing will review a 7-step process to make your nonfiction book vision a reality. Save Your Spot
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POETRY WRITING What Does it Mean to be a "Poet of Witness?" by Carolyn Forché American poet Carolyn Forché explains the term "poet of witness" and how it can inform a poet's imagination and writing. view
EXPERT ADVICE MARKETING Steps Authors Can Take to Identify and Understand Their Target Readers by Anna Hall Simon & Schuster's Audience Insights Senior Manager Anna Hall shares steps authors can take to help identify and understand their target readers, and strategize how and where to reach them. VIEW