Book promotion can feel like a sprint, but it’s really a marathon. Those who start too fast burn out too early. That first round of appearances and reviews, while critical, is just the beginning. Long-term success – real staying power – requires vigilance...

With social media so prevalent in our lives as authors, is a website really necessary? If it is, what should it contain at minimum? What resources are available and how long will this take? In this recorded webinar session, author L.E. Perez takes...

The goal of any author is to be paid to write, but that’s not always an easy goal to achieve. Some authors exclusively publish long fiction, some exclusively publish short fiction, and others publish a mixture of both. No matter what an author is writing...

Almost any author interview includes some variation of the questions “When did you know you wanted to be a writer?” or “How did you become a writer?” Readers are intrigued by what inspires and informs an author's writing. Having a good answer in your...

What is writer’s block? True writer's block is when you avoid writing through procrastination, over researching, or you have simply lost all interest in writing. Author Amber Scott breaks down how to overcome writer's block. When you have writer's...

What is writer’s block? True writer's block is when you avoid writing through procrastination, over researching, or you have simply lost all interest in writing. Author Amber Scott breaks down how to overcome writer's block. When you have writer's...

One of the best ways to build your author business, sell books, and expand your thought-leadership is by speaking about your nonfiction book's topic. This session, led by veteran speaker and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Cathy Fyock, will help...

In novels and contemporary real life, women are commonly forced into living out one of two stereotypes, says writer and psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons. Most often, they must choose between idealized, passive femininity — when they are always expected...