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Sex Scenes: It Starts Between the Ears - recorded webinar
Steve Piacente
Which sells, sex or sexy? The short answer is both sell. Some audiences are impatient, others prefer drawing a little tension-building romance and seduction. The act – and the writing of the act – are of course intensely personal. As with any form of...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
5 Things NOT to Skip While Editing - recorded webinar
Donna Hatch
Rewriting and editing is what distinguishes amateurs from professionals. It’s what brings your work to life. When you write a rough draft, you may pour yourself into it, but the rough draft is really just for getting the story down; the key to making...
over 8 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
Book in a Year: Getting Started with Fiction - recorded webinar
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
3 Ways To Make Keyword Magic - recorded webinar
Stephanie Barko
Make it easier for readers to find you. Learn how to describe your subject and area of expertise so that your following is pulled toward you. Be a smarter author! Know your power words and use them to attract new readers.
over 8 years ago
Websites
Optimization
SOS for Your Self Help Book - Recorded Webinar
Steve Piacente
If you are writing – or are considering writing – a self-help book, there are several steps that will help you establish your credentials, relate to your audience, and hone your message. When you’re all done with the book, part two begins – marketing...
over 6 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Finding and Working with a Professional Book Editor - recorded webinar
Kathy Ide
Should you hire a freelance editor? If so, where can you find one, and how much will it cost? Learn how to choose the right editor for you, what to expect, the types and methods of editing, and much more. Discover how to get the most out of your experience...
over 8 years ago
Careers
Professional Editor
The Fundamentals of Writing Short Stories - recorded webinar
Douglas Gardham
If you have a story to tell and a novel seems too daunting, it's time to explore the art of the short story. A short story, like a novel, starts with an idea that grows into something bigger. However, the difference between the two is more than just...
over 8 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Copyright and Intellectual Property Basics for Writers - recorded webinar
Joel Tragesser
It is often said that copyright protection is the easiest to obtain but the most difficult form of intellectual property to enforce. In this session, we will provide an overview of various forms of intellectual property. In addition to the benefits and...
over 7 years ago
Legal
Intellectual Property Rights
Hollywood 101 Class 1: Hollywood Basics - recorded webinar
Conrad Sun
Learn how Hollywood brings a story to life on the big screen in the first part of the ALC's exclusive Hollywood 101 series. Over the course of the webinar you'll discover everything you've ever wanted to know about the early development process, financing...
over 7 years ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
I Double-Dog Dare You: Overcoming Your Fears to Write (and Publish) Your Book - Recorded Webinar
Cathy Fyock
Many of us want to write, but we're not writing! Why? Something is holding us back, and its name is fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of wasting our time, fear that no one wants or needs what we have to say. This is a universal fear...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
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