What is it called when you put off doing what you need to do and justify it by doing something productive? It's called productive procrastination, and most authors are experts at using this strategy to put off the real work of writing. In this webinar...

Hollywood is looking for books to adapt for the screen more than ever before, but what can you do to increase your chances for that to happen? Drawing from his experience working with traditional publishers and in Hollywood, Keith Ogorek, President...

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Reviews are a critical, but challenging part of any book’s marketing strategy. Authors rely on reviews to build credibility and word of mouth marketing, while readers rely on them to decide whether to purchase a book...

In 2016, Libsyn.com, one of the major podcasting services, reported 3.3 billion requests for downloads. Imagine the difference this could make to your book sales if only 1% of these downloads came from people listening to your podcast! In this webinar...

With over 700 million monthly users, TikTok is an amazing social medium to get new readers and to promote your work...but, there is a learning curve. Author L.E. Pérez will show you what it's all about, walk you through setting up your TikTok account...

Now that in-person events such as conventions, fairs, and festivals are back in full swing, it's time to shake off the rust and prepare for the rush of shows at the end of 2024, into 2025, and beyond. Join USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty...

Industry changes have made it one of the best times in history to be an author, but also one of the most confusing times with all of the different publishing options that are available. In this webinar session, Author Learning Center President Keith...

Whatever future is headed our way, it will not be a return to the past. Face-to-face book events will not return anytime soon. Authors need to know how to present themselves and their work in a virtual environment, be it Zoom, WebEx or another platform...

Essential Prep for Smart Investment Before embarking on the journey to write and publish a book, it's important to understand the potential costs associated with each step in the process. This will help you properly budget for your project and make...

As much as you’d like it to be, your book is not for everyone. While some books may appeal to many types of readers, most books appeal to only select audiences. As an indie or self-published author, identifying and reaching your specific readers is key...