Why do some people achieve their goals and others don't? Some believe that self-confidence--or self-efficacy--is at the heart of goal achievement--that little voice inside us that says, like the little engine that could, "I think I can! I think I can...

There is more to being an author than simply writing and selling books. Attending conferences, conventions, and reader events, or, hosting workshops, sitting on panels, and participating in industry events are all great ways to expand your career....

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...

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...

Querying is the crucial first step when seeking an agent or publisher, but amazingly is also something that very few authors do well. How do you make yours stand out from the hundreds they receive every day? Through years of trial and error and helping...

You've heard that you need a mailing list in order to grow your author business, but how do you even get started building one? Join USA Today bestselling author and mailing list expert Russell Nohelty as he walks you through the basics of setting up...

In this webinar, freelance publicist and communications expert Lindsey Gobel reviews how an author can prepare and deliver a great interview. She discusses the “Dos and Don’ts” of setting up an interview and arranging your media message in advance. In...

Your Writing is Terrific, Now Become Prolific! Best-selling author Derek Taylor Kent is the author of 19 published and soon-to-be published books, including seven novels, dozens of screenplays, plays, and musicals, and more. But would you believe he...

Authors are always looking for new ways to increase the chances of readers finding their book online. Most people start small, relying on word of mouth and self-promotion, but where do you start when the time comes to tackle the massive marketplace that...

Literary agents don’t have time to read every manuscript sent their way. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. So how do they find the next great novel or universally loved memoir? Enter the query letter. Next to your manuscript, the query letter...