It's been a great year for ALC members!

From finishing small tasks to finally publishing their work, we've helped so many authors reach their goals. 

Here's how you and other authors have used the ALC to find success this year. 


Expert Guidance

We know how helpful it can be to learn from the experts. That’s why we offered 90 live webinars this past year to enable you to interact with and learn from your favorite presenters. 

Cathy Fyock
"Being really focused on your reader, knowing who your reader is, and doing as much research on your reader as you possibly can is very helpful for you in framing up the kind of story that's going to resonate with your readers concerns, issues, challenges, and so forth."
Cathy Fyock in "Becoming a Reader-Centric Writer"
Doug Gardham
"Try almost everything and if it works for you, go and do it. Because what works for you might not work for someone else. Try it out."
Doug Gardham in "Marketing Methods for Self-Published Authors"
Amy Collins
"You pick the price of your book and you go with it. You find out the price you can make money...and you make that the retail price of your book and you keep it there. That is how professional publishers and authors work."
Amy Collins in "How to Use Libraries and Bookstores for Promotion and Selling"

Have you checked us out on Twitter and Facebook? We’re also sharing some great resources on social media! You now have even more opportunities to be a part of this growing community of writers.


 

Worldwide Synergy

We did the math—our community has grown to tens of thousands of aspiring authors from 80 countries around the world. This global community of writers can give you firsthand knowledge of places you’ve never been and people you’ve never met.

 

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Personalized Resources

You told us how we could help you. We started delivering the information you needed straight to your e-mail inbox every week. Now you’re receiving curated content to ensure you can complete the tasks you start—without having to go searching for it.


Community Success

We talked to a few ALC members who published their books this year. Their inspirational journeys gave you the advice and motivation to help many of you succeed, too.

Carolyn Griffin
"The ALC totally restored my self-confidence and the industry experts gave advice that made me actually look forward to writing my book."
Carolyn Griffin
Charlene Sponsel
"I didn't believe the ALC or the Book Launch Tool would be valuable, but now I can't imagine NOT having it."
Charlene Sponsel
David Applegate
"I understood the pieces of marketing, but I didn’t know how to put the elements into a plan. That is where the Author Learning Center really helped."
David Applegate

The ALC is a one-of-a-kind community. We have trusted readers to give you feedback, experts to learn from, and so many members that prove you’re on the path to reaching your dreams.

Rhonda Gatlin
"I am a children's book writer and I have taken several webinars from Cathy Fyock. Her plan made my book signing for my book, Granny's Cobbler: a Counting Book, a success. Through her all day writing webinar she provided me the tools to finish my second book's first draft."
ALC member Rhonda G.
Christine Durrant
"Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm a first timer and my book is currently in the submission process. This site is proving to be of great assistance. After reading your article I now know that I've made the right choice."
ALC member Christine D.
Megan Suzanne Anderson
"I really enjoyed the interview! I admire Reg for writing about his heartbreak to help others. I found it amazing the impact his book had on the world. We may just be a drop of water in the ocean of life but just that one drop can create a ripple."
ALC member Megan A.

Thanks for a fantastic year at the ALC. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next year!