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  • The Roles of Agent, Manager, and Lawyer - podcast

    Luke Sandler
    Luke Sandler
    You know you want an agent. And you know lawyers are involved, but have you even heard of a literary manager before? If you haven't, let agent Luke Sandler tell you a little about what each person does when in comes to the book business, and how he suggests...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Traditional Publishing
    • Agents
  • Tips for New Authors Preparing for Their First Media Interview - podcast

    Faith McKinney
    Faith McKinney
    Interviews can be intimidating no matter the medium. It's important that authors use media interviews to concisely and consistently communicate their book summary and platform. Being as polished and professional as possible is equally important. Media...
    • over 7 years ago
    • Events
    • Interviews
  • When Did You Get Your First Library Card? - video

    Colleen Oakley
    Colleen Oakley
    Booklist says of Colleen Oakley’s novel Close Enough to Touch, “fans of Jojo Moyes and rom-coms set within the stacks of libraries will rejoice.” Here, Colleen talks about researching librarians’ jobs to create her book heroine’s livelihood, and how...
    • over 8 years ago
    • I have an Idea!
    • Researching Your Idea
  • Resources for Young Poets and Essayists - video

    Joan Gelfand
    Joan Gelfand
    Author Joan Gelfand discusses resources for writers and poets, both local and around the world. Writing is a solitary process, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. In fact, if you take a moment to start researching your options, you’ll find a barrage...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Getting Feedback
    • Writing Groups
  • Resources for Young Poets and Essayists - podcast

    Joan Gelfand
    Joan Gelfand
    Author Joan Gelfand discusses resources for writers and poets, both local and around the world. Writing is a solitary process, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. In fact, if you take a moment to start researching your options, you’ll find a barrage...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Getting Feedback
    • Writing Groups
  • Tips For Working With A Ghost Writer - podcast

    Kathy Ide
    Kathy Ide
    Author Kathy Ide shares helpful tips for working with a ghostwriter. Some ghostwriters capture all that they need to start on your project by talking to you and recording the conversation. Additionally, it's often helpful if you have some written materials...
    • over 8 years ago
    • I have an Idea!
    • Working with a Co-Author
  • Sensory Research - video

    Bob Martin
    Bob Martin
    Writing almost any book—even if it’s fiction—is going to require some research. When it comes to effective novel research methods, author Bob Martin shares his thoughts on the ideal way to research setting. He says that the best research method for...
    • over 8 years ago
    • I have an Idea!
    • Researching Your Idea
  • Developing Your Organizational Process - video

    Paula Rizzo
    Paula Rizzo
    Writing and marketing a book takes organization and planning. Author of “Listful Thinking,” Paula Rizzo, discusses tips for developing your organizational process in writing. She creates a to-do list for the next day before she finishes her work for...
    • over 8 years ago
    • Managing Your Writing Life
    • Writing Exercises
  • Have a Question for Sheila? CLICK HERE!

    Author Learning Center
    Author Learning Center
    Bi-weekly, ALC's Manager of Author Education Sheila Manna candidly weighs in on questions asked by you, the ALC community. She's tackling it all — book reviews, writing fiction based on real life, overcoming writing obstacles, understanding your publishing...
    • over 3 years ago
    • Author Learning Center
    • Ask Keith
  • Tips For Working With A Ghost Writer - video

    Kathy Ide
    Kathy Ide
    Author Kathy Ide shares helpful tips for working with a ghostwriter. Some ghostwriters capture all that they need to start on your project by talking to you and recording the conversation. Additionally, it's often helpful if you have some written materials...
    • over 8 years ago
    • I have an Idea!
    • Working with a Co-Author
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