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More than Just Talk: Painting a Scene with Dialogue and Narration
Helga Schier
People don’t always say what they mean or mean what they say. That’s true in real life and in fiction. Dialogue is not only about what is being said, but also about what is left unsaid. That is the playing field of narration: it shows us how people interact...
over 4 years ago
Fiction
Finding Your Voice
Book in a Year: Getting to “The End” with Your First Draft (Fiction)
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
You are now a couple of months into writing your novel and the deadline for your first draft is quickly approaching – what’s your plan to get it done? Do you feel behind and need some advice on how to catch up? Are you struggling with how to end your...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Ending a Story
Putting Your Nonfiction Writing to Work for You - recorded webinar
Dr. Mark Eckel
Write everywhere about everything on anything you can find. Write. Just write. Don’t wait, write. Write from who you are. Write about what you do. Write when you want to, write when you don’t want to. Write now, write then. Write notes while...
over 6 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Black, White, and Read All Over: Designing the Interior of Your Nonfiction Book - recorded webinar
Cathy Fyock
You've worked hard crafting the content for your nonfiction book, but have you ever considered the interior design elements that make your book more accessible and reader-centric? Join nonfiction author and book coach Cathy Fyock as she explores the...
over 6 years ago
Design
Interior
The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches
Cathy Fyock
Books and speaking are not only great pipeline strategies, but are also excellent revenue streams. Cathy Fyock (The Business Book Strategist) has teamed up with Lois Creamer (Book More Business) in their new book, The Speaker Author , to help you leverage...
over 4 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
The 5 Elements of Plot
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
In fiction, plot is defined as the series of events (action) that make up a story. Most plots follow a structure known as Freytag’s triangle, which has five basic elements: Exposition/Introduction Inciting Incident Rising Action Climax Denouement...
over 4 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
Speaking About Your Book: Expanding Your Author Business Through Speaking Engagements
Cathy Fyock
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...
over 5 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
How to Get Your Book Placed in Big Box and Airport Stores
Amy Collins
Many authors dream of having their books placed on the shelves of big box stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Costco, or front and center in airport stores across the country. But, is this dream even feasible, especially for self-published or indie...
over 5 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
Expert Tips for Revising Your Novel
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
The flush of inspiration can carry you through the first draft of a novel or story, but what do you do once that draft is complete? How do you revise your novel or story and bring it to a polished final draft? In this webinar, author and editor Jeanne...
over 5 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
Successful Authors Know Their Business
Keith Ogorek
When you finally finish your book and earn the title of author you may not realize it, but you are actually opening your own business. Accounting, taxes, marketing, promotion, sales, distribution and even legal are all important things you need to think...
over 5 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
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