After writing 10 books, Mike Johnson can say that he has not once experienced writer's block. He sees two keys to avoiding that dreaded wall. One means avoiding any temptation to begin writing before doing research and then outlining the book. In this...

Being a successful writer can be challenging in the best of times. During a global pandemic, it can be even more difficult. It's more important today than ever for writers to discover new ways to thrive in the virtual world. #1 best-selling, award-winning...

Stephanie Feger, owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, believes that there are only two non-negotiables in the world of book marketing: have an author website and have a meaningful presence on LinkedIn. LinkedIn can be a valuable platform...

Being a successful author these days requires more than just writing & selling books. In this session, best-selling children’s author Sheri Fink shares the top six steps for achieving goals and finding success as an author. Learn strategies to increase...

The author’s journey is a long and difficult path by itself; combine that with monitoring your health, putting food on the table, and maintaining relationships, it can seem downright impossible. But it can be done. It’s all a matter of balance. In...

In this first quarterly check-in webinar, presenters from the previous months’ webinars will provide a recap on tasks completed to date, offer tips and advice on staying motivated throughout the writing process, and host an open question and answer session...

The publishing industry is abuzz with "selling directly to readers", but what does that mean? How do you get started? Where should you put your energy? Join USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty as he gives you an overview of the two most popular...

You've no doubt heard the term "search engine optimization," but wondered what it meant or whether you needed to do it. After all, how do you make sure people find you on Google? While it's difficult for authors to rank for a large, general topic — say...

Audiobooks are one of the fastest growing segments of publishing! The ideal medium for commuters and vacationers, audiobooks have surged in popularity and there are more opportunities than ever to affordably create audiobooks that millions of listeners...

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...