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

Point of view is one of the most essential, yet difficult, components of creative writing. In this webinar, freelance editor JoSelle Vanderhooft will guide you through first, second, and third point of view, when you can and can't break the rules, POV...

For authors taking on the daunting task of publishing their own books, there is no other area of the publishing business that causes more confusion than book distribution. Common questions include: · What is a wholesaler and what is a distributor?...

Crafting an amazing book is a great start, but not enough to be successful. You need to forge an emotional connection with your readers if you want to build a following and become a full-time author. That’s where your author brand comes in. Investing...

In this webinar session, Author Connections President and book marketing advisor Beth Kallman Werner covers the basics of print and online advertising for new title discovery. From budget planning and execution tips, to where to advertise, audience targeting...

This webinar with freelance publicist and communications professional Lindsey Gobel reviews what an author can expect from working with a literary publicist, as well as detailed examples of what is involved in a publicity campaign. Gobel talks about...

Social media can be overwhelming and time consuming, but it can also be a very beneficial layer of your author platform, with various channels for promoting your books when used correctly. In this webinar with Author Connections Founder and President...

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...