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  • Facebook for the Writer - Intermediate Level

    L.E. Perez
    L.E. Perez
    You know how to set up your Facebook profile, so now let's go more in depth into the art of using Pages and Groups. Learn the importance of each, how to use them for your author followings, and the importance of networking. Once these are established...
    • over 6 years ago
    • Social Media
    • Facebook
  • Book in a Year: Getting Started with Fiction - recorded webinar

    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    If your Book in a Year goal is to write and publish a fiction novel, this webinar is for you. Even though you may have a great idea for a story, it can be daunting to transform that idea into a full-length novel. In this first webinar, we will explore...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Fiction
    • Plot Planning
  • How to Write Memoir That Reads Like Fiction

    Julie Ryan McGue
    Julie Ryan McGue
    For memoir to fully engage readers, it must give readers the sense that they are “right there,” experiencing life’s pivotal moments alongside the narrator. In this webinar, award-winning memoirist Julie Ryan McGue will offer techniques and share concrete...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Education and Craft
  • Contests, Grants/Fellowships, and Residencies for Authors

    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    Jeanne Lyet Gassman
    There are many paths to success for authors beyond submitting your writing to publishers. Contests open the door to both publication and financial awards. Grants and fellowships provide financial support for your work, and residencies offer time to concentrate...
    • over 4 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Education and Craft
  • Ask the Author: 8 Questions with Author, Poet, & Blogger Madeline Sharples

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Madeline Sharples worked in the aerospace business (TRW and Northrop Grumman) as a technical writer and editor, web content writer, and proposal manager for almost thirty years – hiring in five times and retiring twice. She also worked for non-profits...
    • over 6 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Goal Setting and Process
  • Ask the Author: Ten Questions with Award-Winning Author D.B. Jackson

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    D. B. Jackson is the award-winning author of three novels: They Rode Good Horses, Unbroke Horses, and Small Moving Parts, as well as several short stories. His screenplays include the television series adaptation of They Rode Good Horses, the feature...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Goal Setting and Process
  • Are writing contests a realistic way to get published? How can you tell which ones are legit?

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Question: Are writing contests a realistic way to get published? How can you tell which ones are legit? Answer: It’s always nice to have someone acknowledge your hard work, and it’s especially encouraging to be recognized with an award or honorable...
    • over 5 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • And the winner is... - article

    Molly Blaisdell
    Molly Blaisdell
    Have you ever thought of entering a writing contest but stopped because the rules were complex, and you didn't want to spend that much time preparing. Is winning a contest worth the time and effort? Yes, winning a contest can be worth the time and effort...
    • over 9 years ago
    • Contests and Endorsements
    • Contests
  • It's Not Just About You: How to Write an Engaging Memoir - recorded webinar

    Georgia Lee
    Georgia Lee
    Join writer and teacher Georgia Lee in this two-part series on memoir writing and take the first steps toward sharing your story with the world. Part 1: Writing can be intimidating. Writing about your own life can be downright terrifying. So how do...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Nonfiction
    • Elements
  • Genre Basics - Science Fiction - article

    Molly Blaisdell
    Molly Blaisdell
    Science fiction, or sci-fi, is a popular genre. It’s one of the broadest genres in terms of theme, and is characterized by numerous sub-genres. Sci-fi also connects with a wide audience, from stories for the youngest readers to women and men of all ages...
    • over 9 years ago
    • I have an Idea!
    • Choosing Your Topic
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