An essential tool for any new author is an author media kit. A media kit gives authors the edge they need to help drum up press by exhibiting professionalism and providing the metadata that every journalist, reviewer or bookstore needs to publicize information...

In this recorded webinar session, Author Connections President and book marketing advisor Beth Kallman Werner recaps some basics of Facebook advertising from her " Book Advertising 101 " webinar, and then goes into more detail including steps for the...

While editors can provide invaluable services for authors, both self-published and traditionally published, authors can help them out in turn by practicing self-editing techniques before submitting their manuscripts. This webinar session with freelance...

Join book marketing expert Keri-Rae Barnum of New Shelves Books as she explores one of Amazon’s greatest resources for authors – Author Central. Authors will learn how to claim their profile, use special features to optimize their Amazon book listing...

Stephen King once said, “To write is human, to edit is divine.” As an editor, I love that sentiment, but I know that many writers are not so sure what exactly an editor does. What’s the difference between a development editor and a copy editor? When...

A great review provides social proof for your book and can help turn book browsers into buyers. But authors know that building up reviews for your book can be much harder than it sounds. What can you do once you’ve exhausted your list of family and friends...

This session is a follow-up to " Audiobooks 101: Creating, Publishing and Marketing Audiobooks for the Avid Listener ". In this follow-up session, bestselling author and audiobook producer Derek Taylor Kent guides you through the steps of how he has...

Is your muse shouting "S.O.S!"? How do you keep the words pouring onto the page when your real life feels like it’s under attack? Every writer knows how stress and personal crises can strangle your creativity. Help is on the way in this honest and...

Feeling stuck? Need to look at your topic from a different perspective? This webinar session will get those creative juices flowing with some new writing exercises and prompts. Cathy Fyock, The Business Book Strategist, will also share some tips to...

Do you have a book idea, but you don’t know where to start on your journey to getting published? Join Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center and self-published author of several books, as he shares tips on how to go from writing your...