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Websites for Authors: A Necessary Evil
L.E. Perez
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...
over 5 years ago
Websites
Creating a Website
TikTok for Authors: Beginner Level
L.E. Perez
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...
over 3 years ago
Social Media
Others
Query Like a Pro - Proven Strategies to Land an Agent or Publisher
Derek Taylor Kent
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...
over 5 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Submission Process
Telling Highly Personal Stories for Highly Powerful Impact
Allie Pleiter
People respond to stories. Compelling stories of real life experiences impact audiences and readers in ways no other words can. You may want to write a book about an important episode of your life. You may want your fiction to reflect your own experiences...
over 5 years ago
I have an Idea!
Outlining Your Story
I Think I Can! I Think I Can! The Role of Self-Confidence in Writing Your Book
Cathy Fyock
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...
over 6 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
Insider Tips for Budget-Friendly Author Events
Valerie Willis
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....
over 7 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
Tips for Successfully Submitting Your Manuscript: What Agents and Editors are Looking for and Why
Helga Schier
Many novice writers think they don’t need to worry about submitting their manuscripts to agents and publishers until they are done. This is not true. In fact, the earlier you know what distinguishes a publishable manuscript, the better. In this session...
over 5 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Submission Process
Finish that Book - Even When Life Gets in the Way
Allie Pleiter
Do you feel like you can never find the time to write? Have you been chipping away at the same manuscript forever without much progress? Wrangling a fickle muse to meet a deadline—or just to get rid of that looming blank page—is a life-skill for everyone...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
BIY Ask the Experts: How to Publish and Market Your Book Like a Pro
Author Learning Center
You’ve tackled many tasks in the past few months including researching your publishing options, planning your online strategy, and finishing the first draft of your manuscript. Congratulations on your accomplishments! In this second “Ask the Experts...
over 7 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
How to Shine at Outdoor Book Festivals & Other Author Events
Steve Piacente
Completing your book may only get you halfway around the track. The next step requires a shift from creative writing to creative marketing, a prospect many writers find daunting. Join author Steve Piacente as he covers strategies on: • How to leave...
over 6 years ago
Events
Book Fairs
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