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AI in Book Publishing: How Does it Affect Indie Authors?

Beth Kallman Werner — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:45:59 GMT

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This recorded webinar session with book marketing advisor Beth Kallman Werner of Author Connections is a 101-level discussion of the impact AI is having on the book publishing industry. Topics include:

• The opportunities and savings it offers
•  Ethical as well as practical concerns
•  Tips for safe and helpful usage
•  Red flags every author must be aware of

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Handout_5F00_AI-in-Publishing_5F00_Werner.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AIinBookPublishingHowDoesitAffectIndieAuthors.mp4

About the Presenter:
Author Connections (AC) has been serving a global roster of author and publisher clients since 2010, and is devoted to editing and marketing excellent content for discerning readers. As former Director of Marketing & Sales for Kirkus Reviews, Beth worked with major houses and indie authors on book reviews and title campaigns for any size budget. Since launching Author Connections, Beth has worked on more than two hundred titles in fiction and nonfiction, adult and children’s books; many earning multiple marketplace awards and accolades. Beth is Advisor to the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA), a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and Author Connections has earned the coveted Seal of Excellence from the Association of Independent Authors (AiA). Beth’s own book, "Travels of an Independent Woman", is scheduled for Sept. 2026.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

AI in Book Publishing: How Does it Affect Indie Authors?

Author Learning Center — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:37:13 GMT

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This webinar session with book marketing advisor Beth Kallman Werner of Author Connections is a 101-level discussion of the impact AI is having on the book publishing industry. Topics include:

• The opportunities and savings it offers
•  Ethical as well as practical concerns
•  Tips for safe and helpful usage
•  Red flags every author must be aware of

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

Create Impactful and Ethical Content Using AI as Your Writing Partner

Cathy Fyock — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:07:37 GMT

Current Revision posted to Online by Cathy Fyock on 11/20/2025 9:07:37 PM

In this course, attendees learn how to harness the power of AI to produce compelling, ethical, and authentic content. Author and book coach Cathy Fyock explores what types of content to feed AI tools, effective prompting techniques to generate high-quality outputs, and strategies to eliminate AI fingerprints for more natural results.

Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or writer, this course will equip you with the skills to collaborate ethically and confidently with AI to enhance your writing process.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AI-Writing-Partner_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../CreateImpactfulandEthicalContentUsingAIasYourWritingPartner.mp4

About the Presenter:
Cathy Fyock is The Business Book Strategist, and works with professionals and thought leaders who want to write nonfiction books as a business growth strategy. She is the author of 12 books, including “On Your Mark”, “Blog2Book”, “Authority”, “My New Book: The Upcoming Message that will Change the World”, and her newest book, “Writer Crisis Hotline”, co-authored with Allie Pleiter. Cathy's book, “The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches”, became a #1 international bestseller in public speaking and speech writing, authorship, business consulting, publishing books and more. Since Cathy started her business in 2014, she has helped over 250 professionals become published authors. She believes that authors change the world, one word at a time.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

Create Impactful and Ethical Content Using AI as Your Writing Partner

Author Learning Center — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:00:32 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Online by Author Learning Center on 11/20/2025 9:00:32 PM

Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or writer, this course will equip you with the skills to collaborate ethically and confidently with AI to enhance your writing process.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AI-Writing-Partner_5F00_ALC-Handout.pdf

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

The Benefits of Digital Media Opportunities for Authors vs Traditional

Allison Carter — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:31:35 GMT

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Per W Publishing Group Publicity Director Allison Carter, traditional media such as television and radio are still the "bread and butter" of publicity opportunities for authors. There is still a lot of prestige around getting interviews on major television and radio programs.

What authors may not know is how much conversion there can be in the digital space. Per Carter, an author's reach is much greater online because you are not limited to the audience segment that happens to tune in. Because of SEO (search engine optimization) and algorithms, an author's discoverability is much greater online, especially through social channels like YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. These users that are discovering your online content are much more intentional with how they engage.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheBenefitsofDigitalMediaOpportunitiesforAuthorsvsTraditional.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video

Digital Versus Traditional Media Opportunities and Where New Authors Should Focus

Allison Carter — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:14:53 GMT

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W Publishing Group Publicity Director Allison Carter compares digital and traditional media opportunities for authors, and where first time authors should focus.

How to Secure Media Opportunities for Authors of Faith-Based Books

Elizabeth Hawkins — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:17:11 GMT

Current Revision posted to Online by Elizabeth Hawkins on 2/2/2024 8:17:11 PM

As a Publicity Manager with W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson, Elizabeth Hawkins works with authors of trade and nonfiction books including faith-based, general interest, sports, and more, all with an inspirational message. In her experience, she has found the best way to secure media opportunities is to simply reach out.

When trying to garner publicity for a faith-based book, Hawkins encourages authors to make a top 20 list of the media outlets where they'd like to secure an opportunity. Gather the information and contacts and do some old-fashioned networking, she says.

In addition, Hawkins recommends that authors have a one-sheet or sell sheet prepared that they can email or leave behind. This is a one-page document that includes essential information about you and your book including a cover image, author bio, summary of the book, and more.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoSecureMediaOpportunitiesforAuthorsofFaithBasedBooks.mp4

Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, fiction, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, biographies & memoirs, video

How to Secure Media Opportunities for Authors of Faith-Based Books

Author Learning Center — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:16:06 GMT

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www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoSecureMediaOpportunitiesforAuthorsofFaithBasedBooks.mp4

Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, fiction, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, biographies & memoirs, video

How to Secure Media Opportunities for Authors of Faith-Based Books

Author Learning Center — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:15:46 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Online by Author Learning Center on 2/2/2024 8:15:46 PM

In addition, Hawkins recommends that authors have a one-sheet or sell sheet prepared that they can email or leave behind. This is a one-page document that includes essential information about you and your book including a cover image, author bio, summary of the book, and more.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoSecureMediaOpportunitiesforAuthorsofFaithBasedBooks.mp4

Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, fiction, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, biographies & memoirs, video

How to Secure Media Opportunities for Authors of Faith-Based Books

Author Learning Center — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:11:31 GMT

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www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoSecureMediaOpportunitiesforAuthorsofFaithBasedBooks.mp4

Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, fiction, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, biographies & memoirs, video

Media Opportunities for Memoir and Faith-based Nonfiction Authors

Elizabeth Hawkins — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:01:47 GMT

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W Publishing Group Publicity Manager Elizabeth Hawkins discusses media opportunities for authors of memoir and faith-based nonfiction books.

How AI Can Benefit Authors and the Publishing Industry

John Andrade — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:40:55 GMT

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AI (artificial intelligence) is a trending and somewhat controversial topic in many different industries, including the publishing industry. Nelson Books Senior Marketing Director John Andrade has seen some major advantages with AI as a book marketer. It has helped streamline his work and reduce the amount of time he spends on marketing copy. Down the road, he believes it will help reduce costs and provide really valuable marketing campaign data. No matter what happens, Andrade believes publishers will need to continue to understand the human element and human connection when it comes to book marketing, two things AI can't replicate.

It's a changing world which can be worrisome, but Andrade encourages authors to embrace AI and use it to help you brainstorm or enhance your creativity. AI has been around for a while in the backend of search engines and software, providing many benefits.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowAICanBenefitAuthorsandthePublishingIndustry.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video

How AI Can Benefit Authors and the Publishing Industry

John Andrade — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:26:54 GMT

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AI (artificial intelligence) is a trending and somewhat controversial topic in many different industries, including the publishing industry. Nelson Books Senior Marketing Manager John Andrade has seen some major advantages with AI as a book marketer. It has helped streamline his work and reduce the amount of time he spends on marketing copy. Down the road, he believes it will help reduce costs and provide really valuable marketing campaign data. No matter what happens, Andrade believes publishers will need to continue to understand the human element and human connection when it comes to book marketing, two things AI can't replicate.

It's a changing world which can be worrisome, but Andrade encourages authors to embrace AI and use it to help you brainstorm or enhance your creativity. AI has been around for a while in the backend of search engines and software, providing many benefits.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowAICanBenefitAuthorsandthePublishingIndustry.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video

How AI Can Benefit Authors and the Publishing Industry

John Andrade — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:54:39 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Online by John Andrade on 11/20/2023 6:54:39 PM

AI (artificial intelligence) is a trending and somewhat controversial topic in many different industries, including the publishing industry. Nelson Books Senior Marketing Manager John Andrade has seen some major advantages with AI as a book marketer. It has helped streamline his work and reduce the amount of time he spends on marketing copy. Down the road, he believes it will help reduce costs and will provide really valuable marketing campaign data. No matter what happens, Andrade believes publishers will need to continue to understand the human element and human connection when it comes to book marketing.

It's a changing world which can be worrisome, but Andrade encourages authors to embrace AI and use it to help you brainstorm or enhance your creativity. AI has been around for a while and has already provided many benefits.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowAICanBenefitAuthorsandthePublishingIndustry.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video

How AI Can Benefit Authors and the Publishing Industry

John Andrade — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:47:26 GMT

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Nelson Books Senior Marketing Manager John Andrade discusses artificial intelligence, how it has benefitted him as a marketer, and how authors can take advantage of this tool.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowAICanBenefitAuthorsandthePublishingIndustry.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video

Using AI to Promote Your Book (and more!)

Cathy Fyock — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:44:44 GMT

Current Revision posted to Online by Cathy Fyock on 9/13/2023 12:44:44 PM

AI (artificial intelligence) is here to stay, so how can authors use this powerful tool to promote their books?

This session with author and book coach Cathy Fyock explores how AI can be used to write summary book descriptions, develop chapter and book titles, test titles, write about the author sections, and much more. You'll learn about the power of great questions and follow-up questions when using AI. While Cathy will use ChatGPT for this discussion, you'll be able to use your favorite AI tool to add pizzazz to your book marketing.

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC_5F00_AI-for-Promoting-Books_5F00_Fyock.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../UsingAItoPromoteYourBookandmore.mp4

About the Presenter:
Cathy is The Business Book Strategist, and works with professionals and thought leaders who want to write nonfiction books as a business growth strategy. She is the author of 11 books, including 'On Your Mark', 'Blog2Book', 'Authority', and 'My New Book: The Upcoming Message that will Change the World'. Her book, 'The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches', became a #1 international bestseller in public speaking and speech writing, authorship, business consulting, publishing books and more. This fall Cathy will publish her 12th book with coauthor Allie Pleiter, titled 'Writer Crisis Hotline'. Since Cathy started her business in 2014, she has helped over 230 professionals become published authors. She believes that authors change the world, one word at a time.

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

Using AI to Promote Your Book (and more!)

Author Learning Center — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:31:44 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Online by Author Learning Center on 9/13/2023 12:31:44 PM

AI (artificial intelligence) is here to stay, so how can authors use this powerful tool to promote their books?

Here is the handout referenced in the session:
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC_5F00_AI-for-Promoting-Books_5F00_Fyock.pdf
www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../UsingAItoPromoteYourBookandmore.mp4

Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar

Author Cara C. Putman on Her Podcast, and How it Gives Readers an Inside Look at Writing

Cara C. Putman — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:56:07 GMT

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Cara C. Putman, award-winning, bestselling author of over 40 titles, is an extrovert by nature. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she began missing in-person events and meeting up with her writer friends. She became more active on social media and even did some lives, but felt there was still something missing. That's when her podcast, "Book Talk with Cara", was born.

With around 100 episodes, the podcast can be found on all of the major platforms including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. In each episode, Putman invites one of her author friends to talk about their books, where they get their ideas, writing process, and more. She'll sometimes host genre specific panels as well. The podcast has been a great way for Putman to introduce writers to readers, and to give readers a "peek behind the curtain" of being a fiction writer.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AuthorCaraCPutmanonHerPodcastandHowitGivesReadersanInsideLookatWriting.mp4

Tags: fiction, thriller, video, & suspense, romance & erotica, mystery, Historical Fiction

Author Cara C. Putman on Her Podcast, and How it Gives Readers an Inside Look at Writing

Cara C. Putman — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:10:44 GMT

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Cara C. Putnam, award-winning, bestselling author of over 40 titles, is an extrovert by nature. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she began missing in-person events and meeting up with her writer friends. She became more active on social media and even did some lives, but felt there was still something missing. That's when her podcast, "Book Talk with Cara", was born.

With around 100 episodes, the podcast can be found on all of the major platforms including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. In each episode, Putnam invites one of her author friends to talk about their books, where they get their ideas, writing process, and more. She'll sometimes host genre specific panels as well. The podcast has been a great way for Putnam to introduce writers to readers, and to give readers a "peek behind the curtain" of being a fiction writer.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AuthorCaraCPutmanonHerPodcastandHowitGivesReadersanInsideLookatWriting.mp4

Tags: fiction, thriller, video, & suspense, romance & erotica, mystery, Historical Fiction

Author Cara C. Putman on Her Podcast, and How it Gives Readers an Inside Look at Writing

Cara C. Putman — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:57:09 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Online by Cara C. Putman on 6/30/2023 2:57:09 PM

Cara C. Putnam, award-winning, bestselling author of over 40 titles, is an extrovert by nature. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she began missing in-person events and meeting up with her writer friends. She became more active on social media and even did some lives, but felt there was still something missing. That's when her podcast, "Book Talk with Cara", was born.

With around 100 episodes, the podcast can be found on all of the major platforms including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. in each episode, Putnam invites one of her author friends to talk about their books, where they get their ideas, writing process, and more. She'll sometimes host genre specific panels as well. The podcast has been a great way for Putnam to introduce writers to readers, and to give readers a "peek behind the curtain" of being a fiction writer.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AuthorCaraCPutmanonHerPodcastandHowitGivesReadersanInsideLookatWriting.mp4

Tags: fiction, thriller, video, & suspense, romance & erotica, mystery, Historical Fiction