In this session author Joel Scott is answering questions that follow his webinar on the topic of website basics, including selecting a domain name, picking a hosting service, and using templates to build the website. This is 2nd item in a 2 part recording...

In this session, book coach Cathy Fyock explores the critical role that stories and characters play in engaging readers and enhancing your nonfiction narrative. Discover when and how to seamlessly integrate these elements into your work, and learn essential...

Have you just completed the first draft of your nonfiction book and are wondering what comes next? Before taking the leap to professional editing, consider leveraging the power of an editorial board for a crucial peer review process. This step is essential...

Have you started writing a nonfiction book that you are struggling to finish? Do you have an idea for a book but don’t know how to get started? Now you can start and finish your book sooner rather than later following the 7-step process that forms...

When you finally finish your book and earn the title of author you may not realize it, but you are actually opening your own business. Accounting, taxes, marketing, promotion, sales, distribution and even legal are all important things you need to think...

Dr. Ken Atchity manages and coaches writers for a living. He shares his 12 tips for staying inspired, staying motivated, and staying dedicated as a writer. He stresses that setting aside time for yourself is just as important as setting aside time...

What makes a book a “keeper”? Plot is key, writing is vital, but it’s the characters who really let a reader fall in love with your story. Multi-published author Allie Pleiter shares how to build characters that engage and enthrall your readers. Learn...

What separates good novels from bad? What turns a page-turner into a snoozer? What turns your protagonist from someone readers deeply care about to someone they couldn't care less about? Oftentimes the reason boils down to lack of story structure and...

Your "About the Author" should be a lot more than just your resume or a long, boring list of your achievements. What should it include if you want to sell more books and generate more business for your nonfiction book? Cathy Fyock, author of The Speaker...

Watch to learn the basics of the Author Learning Center in just 18 minutes! This site demonstration includes everything you need to know to get the most out of your ALC membership, including: - Filling out your Profile - Setting up a book project...