(Whether you're traditionally publishing or not!) As a nonfiction author, you know that you need to prepare a written proposal to be considered by a traditional publishing house. But, even if you are going to self-publish or work with a hybrid publisher...

Find out how to get the most out of your nonfiction book in this two-part workshop with expert Cathy Fyock. Part 1 Fleshing Out Your Outline and Strategy: Now that you’ve started outlining your nonfiction book, it’s time to understand how that outline...

Urgency is not unique to thrillers and not always a function of a fast pace. Urgency drives all fiction and a slow-moving passage can have you at the edge of your seat. Urgency may sit deep inside the subtext of a scene, manifest in a character’s motivation...

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...

Join author Jeanne Lyet Gassman and discover how to explore, develop, and refine your fictional narrative in this exclusive ALC webinar. Part 1: Fleshing Out Your Fictional Narrative A novel consists of chapters and scenes, but what do you need in...

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...

Endorsements are blurbs from experts or other authors that lend credibility to your work, and are an important book marketing asset. How do you get great endorsements for your book? In this session, book strategist Cathy Fyock shares her tips and ideas...

Land the Agent or Publisher of your Dreams Using a Proven Querying and Submission Strategy Querying is the crucial first step when seeking an agent or publisher, but amazingly is also something that very few authors do well. How do you make yours stand...

Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of scammers out there targeting authors with false claims and promises, and some even pretending to be someone they are not. So, how can you tell the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity...

You know that having a monthly blog will build your readership tribe and create loyal readers, but how do you create a monthly plan for blogging? Join Cathy Fyock, The Business Book Strategist, in this interactive session as she guides you through writing...