Write everywhere about everything on anything you can find. Write. Just write. Don’t wait, write. Write from who you are. Write about what you do. Write when you want to, write when you don’t want to. Write now, write then. Write notes while...

In this webinar, "How To Overcome Writer's Block and Write a Novel Fast," join professional writer Michael Ashley as he reveals ways to overcome writer’s block and successfully write your novel. Five powerful mindset hacks are presented to stir creativity...

The old adage about books and their covers is wrong. Plain and simple. We DO judge a book by its cover, so authors need to understand the important elements of cover design, including the title and subtitle, cover art, book summary, about the author...

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...

Indie authors, and in many cases, traditionally published authors, are responsible for all or some of their marketing and publicity efforts. Author Missy Balusek and marketing professional, Jay Ehret, show that it is possible to find success on your...

Yes, Amazon is huge but they're only 41% of new book sales. If you are not in bookstores, you're leaving 51% of your profits behind. With over 2400 Independent bookstores in the US (and growing), you owe it to yourself to learn more about this oft-disparaged...

Characters are at the heart of stories and dialogue helps define characters and drive story. In this webinar, you’ll learn to develop characters, consider word choice, and define their voice through dialogue. The session will present essential tips to...

Self-publishing a book is an exciting journey, but it’s also full of surprises that many authors don’t discover until they’re already too deep into the process. In this session, ALC President Keith Ogorek reviews 9 key lessons he’s learned as a self...