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...

One of the toughest challenges for authors, especially those who are not social media savvy, is building a portfolio of collateral to share with potential readers and fans. To engage and expand your following, you need to create and share content that...

This webinar with freelance publicist and communications professional Lindsey Gobel reviews what an author can expect from working with a literary publicist, as well as detailed examples of what is involved in a publicity campaign. Gobel talks about...

Social media can be overwhelming and time consuming, but it can also be a very beneficial layer of your author platform, with various channels for promoting your books when used correctly. In this webinar with Author Connections Founder and President...

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...

The demand by Hollywood for interesting ideas and stories has never been greater, and they love to find that content in books. Yet many times authors don’t incorporate some basic things that make Hollywood want to option a book and develop it for the...

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...