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Ken Liu on His Collaboration with Lucasfilm Publishing
Ken Liu
A lifelong fanatic of Star Wars, award-winning author Ken Liu never imagined he would be invited to contribute to the Star Wars universe, but that's exactly what happened. He received an email from Lucasfilm Publishing, inviting him to discuss a potential...
over 7 years ago
Fiction
Reason for Writing
Introduction to Direct Selling for Authors: Crowdfunding vs. Subscriptions
Russell Nohelty
The publishing industry is abuzz with "selling directly to readers", but what does that mean? How do you get started? Where should you put your energy? Join USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty as he gives you an overview of the two most popular...
over 2 years ago
Self-Promotion
Crowd Funding
Writing and Publishing Short Memoir and Personal Essays
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
There is a burgeoning demand for short memoir and personal essays in literary magazines and anthologies. These publications range from nonpaying to significant compensation. In this webinar, award-winning author Jeanne Lyet Gassman examines the differences...
over 4 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Submission Process
Facebook for the Writer - Beginner Level
L.E. Perez
Discover how Facebook can serve to further your writing and enhance your interactions with the public by creating a platform. This webinar with author L.E. Perez will demonstrate to you how to set up your Facebook account, create a Facebook page, and...
over 6 years ago
Social Media
Facebook
TikTok for Authors: Finding Success with Visual Media in the New Year
L.E. Perez
With over 1.5 billion monthly users globally, TikTok is an amazing social platform and visual medium to get new readers and to promote your work...but, there is a learning curve. In this session, author L.E. Pérez shows you what it's all about, walks...
1 day ago
Social Media
Others
How can I publish my short work such as essays, short stories, and poetry?
Author Learning Center
Question: How can I publish my short work such as essays, short stories, and poetry? Answer: Readership today is broader than it has ever been, with readers eager to consume content in a variety of lengths, formats, and genres. Writers can benefit...
10 months ago
Author Learning Center
Ask Keith
Genre Basics: Poetry - article
Author Learning Center
The poetry genre is a form of literature that can be difficult to define. Traditionally, it can be described as text that uses rhythm and rhyme to evoke emotion and meaning; however, poetry often shakes traditional definitions. So, what is poetry?...
over 8 years ago
Poetry
Styles
Why Do I Need a Pen Name?
L.E. Perez
There is an author in all of us. But is ours the name to put out into the world? Sometimes we have to consider our circumstances, the market and more in deciding what name to attach to a written body of work. In this webinar session, author L.E. Perez...
over 1 year ago
Preparation
Using a Pen Name
The Value of Newsletters and Email Marketing for Authors
L.E. Perez
A newsletter list is one of the best ways for authors to connect with their readership. Email marketing is even more effective than social media networks and can help an author build lasting relationships with his or her audience. An email list should...
over 6 years ago
Self-Promotion
Mailing Lists
Email Marketing: Building Your Reader Email List
Russell Nohelty
You've heard that you need a mailing list in order to grow your author business, but how do you even get started building one? Join USA Today bestselling author and mailing list expert Russell Nohelty as he walks you through the basics of setting up...
over 4 years ago
Self-Promotion
Mailing Lists
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