In this session author Joel Scott is answering questions that follow his webinar on the topic of website basics, including selecting a domain name, picking a hosting service, and using templates to build the website. This is the 1st item in a 2 part...

In this session author Joel Scott is answering questions that follow his webinar on the topic of website basics, including selecting a domain name, picking a hosting service, and using templates to build the website. This is the 1st item in a 2 part...

Congratulations on publishing your book! It was a long journey but you finally made it. Now that your story is out in the world, what’s the next step? Just sit back and wait for readers to find you? Think again. Now it's time to shift gears. And in order...

The voracious television and cable television markets are the primary market today for novels and nonfiction books seeking adaptation to the screen. With the proliferation of channels in the past ten years, competition for stories is fierce but also...

You're writing YOUR story, but your book is for your READER. How do you create a book that connects with your reader? When we connect with our reader, we build our tribe, sell more books, and influence more people. Join book coach Cathy Fyock as she...

This two-part session, led by book author and coach Cathy Fyock, will focus on how to write more productively and effectively. Over the course of our two hours together, writers will explore their story ideas through instructor-led writing exercises...

Book distribution expert Amy Collins has helped countless authors sell their books to libraries across North America. In this course, you'll discover the immense potential of getting your book stocked in a single branch and learn how self-published authors...

Join producer, literary manager and author Ken Atchity as he reveals the secret ingredients for writing a bestseller. He’ll cover key story elements including building a compelling world, strong characters, a universal theme, and more. In addition to...

Choosing your point of view (POV) is an important aspect of any story. While it may not change the trajectory of your story as a whole, the lens through which you tell it makes a difference. Before you begin writing, ask yourself, "Who can best tell...

Romance is a here-to-stay market. Learn how to make your story a romance readers will love. This writing workshop with romance author Donna Hatch will teach you how to construct a plot with believable conflict, and you'll learn how to write main characters...