You're writing YOUR story, but your book is for your READER. How do you create a book that connects with your reader? When we connect with our reader, we build our tribe, sell more books, and influence more people. Join book coach Cathy Fyock as she...

Join producer, literary manager and author Ken Atchity as he reveals the secret ingredients for writing a bestseller. He’ll cover key story elements including building a compelling world, strong characters, a universal theme, and more. In addition to...

Book distribution expert Amy Collins has helped countless authors sell their books to libraries across North America. In this course, you'll discover the immense potential of getting your book stocked in a single branch and learn how self-published authors...

If you are writing – or are considering writing – a self-help book, there are several steps that will help you establish your credentials, relate to your audience, and hone your message. When you’re all done with the book, part two begins – marketing...

If your Book in a Year goal is to write and publish a fiction novel, this webinar is for you. Even though you may have a great idea for a story, it can be daunting to transform that idea into a full-length novel. In this first webinar, we will explore...

This two-part session, led by book author and coach Cathy Fyock, will focus on how to write more productively and effectively. Over the course of our two hours together, writers will explore their story ideas through instructor-led writing exercises...

Choosing your point of view (POV) is an important aspect of any story. While it may not change the trajectory of your story as a whole, the lens through which you tell it makes a difference. Before you begin writing, ask yourself, "Who can best tell...

Romance is a here-to-stay market. Learn how to make your story a romance readers will love. This writing workshop with romance author Donna Hatch will teach you how to construct a plot with believable conflict, and you'll learn how to write main characters...

Learn how Hollywood brings a story to life on the big screen in the first part of the ALC's exclusive Hollywood 101 series. Over the course of the webinar you'll discover everything you've ever wanted to know about the early development process, financing...

Many of us want to write, but we're not writing! Why? Something is holding us back, and its name is fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of wasting our time, fear that no one wants or needs what we have to say. This is a universal fear...