Rejection is the daily fare of artistic success, and the writers who learn to deal with it in stride are the ones who separate themselves from the pack. Based on his decades of coaching and managing writers in all genres and on his bestselling book...

While many just write query letters, there's a whole other option that very few know about called the proposal package. Learn how Derek created a proposal package that got his book into a bidding war between Penguin, Random House, and Holt/Macmillan...

You're Not Gonna Selfie Your Way Out of This One! A "behind the scenes" look at Cathy Fyock's strategic photoshoot orchestrated by Melissa Demple Henry. As an author, you know the importance of building your brand. But how do you develop a strategic...

Being a successful author these days requires more than just writing and selling books. Join best-selling children’s author Sheri Fink to discover the top five qualities for achieving goals and finding success as an author. Learn strategies to increase...

As much as you’d like it to be, your book is not for everyone. While some books may appeal to many types of readers, most books appeal to only select audiences. As an indie or self-published author, identifying and reaching your specific readers is key...

A blog can be a great complement to your author platform and provide a powerful way for you to engage your target readers. If you are interested in starting your own blog but aren't entirely sure how to do it, this session is for you! Professional blogger...

We’ve all heard of it, but understanding where to build it, how to leverage it, and the goal of it anyway isn’t quite so clear. Stephanie Feger, owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, will inspire you to not just make the leap to build an...

In Less Than 1 Hour Per Week Social media is often seen as the bane of a writer’s existence. However, done correctly, social media is an amazing way to connect with fans and people who will grow to adore your work. The problem is that the social media...

In this webinar, Author Connections Founder and President Beth Kallman Werner defines the term “author platform” and explains the importance and benefits of creating one as a part of your book marketing plan. She reviews the four Ps of book marketing...

Twitter can be the best, most fun waste of time you can ever have. For authors, it can be one of the GREATEST tools you'll ever use for promoting your books and speaking engagements, networking with other writers, finding new readers for your work, and...