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...

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...

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...

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...

Regardless of how your book was published – traditionally, self or assisted – Amazon ads can be a key component to finding new readers and selling more books. However, just because Amazon ads can be an effective marketing tool, doesn’t mean they will...

Point of view is one of the most powerful and at the same time one of the most misunderstood tools in a writer’s kit. Should genre help decide which point of view to choose? Why are so many sci-fi stories and fantasies written in third-person narration...

Having a solid book marketing plan is essential for creating awareness for your work and reaching potential readers. It’s never too early to start building your plan, but for many writers the marketing piece is a mystery and can create some unique challenges...

In this webinar session, publicist and communications expert Lindsey Gobel teaches how an author can prepare and deliver dynamic book pitches to publishers, agents and the media. She discusses the “Dos and Don’ts” of pitching your book and the steps...

The Write Solutions for Authors You’ve started on your book a dozen times, but you still don’t have a draft you can publish. Your book is half-way completed, but you just can’t conjure up the creative energy to get it across the finish line. You...

Adding action to your scenes shouldn’t be hard, but it can be if you’re just not sure what to write. Sometimes translating what’s in your head to your writing can be tricky. In this webinar, author and publisher LE Perez teaches 6 tips for adding action...