UPCOMING MARKETING Pro Photo Shoots for Author Branding July 28, 2021 1:30 PM Eastern Say "CHEESE!!!" Get a behind-the-scenes look at a professional photo shoot and learn how this marketing tool can enhance your branding and sales, with author and book coach Cathy Fyock. Save Your Space
UPCOMING WRITING Writing and Publishing Short Memoir and Personal Essays Aug. 4, 2021 1:30 PM Eastern Did you know there is a demand for short memoir and personal essays? Learn more about these formats and how and where to get them published with award-winning writer Jeanne Lyet Gassman. Save Your Space
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED WRITING World Building: How to Out-Imagine Your Reader Whether a far-off land or alternate version of an existing one, learn to make your world believable with author Maurice Broaddus. Click here for all previously recorded webinars VIEW
ASK KEITH! PUBLISHING How do you write a hook strong enough to make an agent fall in love with your characters and/or plot in the first five pages? by Keith Ogorek Don't underestimate the importance of your story's beginning! In this week's post, ALC President Keith Ogorek shares 5 key elements that are needed at the start of your story to entice agents. He also shares some common mistakes and things to avoid. READ
POPULAR WRITING Jesse Thistle explains the long road that led him to write International Bestseller, 'From the Ashes' by Jesse Thistle Award-winning author Jesse Thistle discusses the hardships and difficult journey that inspired his bestselling, debut memoir. view
ADVICE EDITING How to Effectively Self-Edit Your Book Manuscript by Author Learning Center If your manuscript is full of errors it could result in an automatic rejection from editors, agents, and publishers. Learn tips for making sure your manuscript is in the best shape possible before sharing or publishing. VIEW