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How to Overcome Writers Block and Write a Fiction Book - recorded webinars
Michael Ashley
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...
over 9 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Speaking About Your Book: Expanding Your Author Business Through Speaking Engagements
Cathy Fyock
One of the best ways to build your author business, sell books, and expand your thought-leadership is by speaking about your nonfiction book's topic. This session, led by veteran speaker and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Cathy Fyock, will help...
over 8 years ago
Events
Speaking Engagements
Antagonism 101: How to Create Conflict in a Story
JoSelle Vanderhooft
Every great protagonist needs an equally great antagonist to struggle against. Without this conflict or opposition, a story will be dull, uninteresting, and unfocused. But, what is an antagonist? Must it always be a villain or have bad intentions? Can...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
12 Methods for Structuring a Nonfiction Book
Erik Deckers
Structuring a nonfiction book is a lot like building a house. There are many different styles and ways to go about it, and there are only one or two structures that are actually suited for your particular book and the things you want to say. Presenter...
over 6 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Facebook for the Writer - Beginner Level
L.E. Perez
Discover how Facebook can serve to further your writing and enhance your interactions with the public by creating a platform. This webinar with author L.E. Perez will demonstrate to you how to set up your Facebook account, create a Facebook page, and...
over 6 years ago
Social Media
Facebook
How to Get Your Book Placed in Big Box and Airport Stores
Amy Collins
Many authors dream of having their books placed on the shelves of big box stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Costco, or front and center in airport stores across the country. But, is this dream even feasible, especially for self-published or indie...
over 7 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Booksellers
The Art of the Testimonial: How To Get Great Endorsements for Promoting Your Book
Cathy Fyock
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...
over 5 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Endorsements
Black, White, and Read All Over: Designing the Interior of Your Nonfiction Book - recorded webinar
Cathy Fyock
You've worked hard crafting the content for your nonfiction book, but have you ever considered the interior design elements that make your book more accessible and reader-centric? Join nonfiction author and book coach Cathy Fyock as she explores the...
over 8 years ago
Design
Interior
Dynamic Dialogue:
Allie Pleiter
Strategies for getting the most out of what your characters say and how they say it Sure, dialogue records conversation. But it can do so much more--if you know how to wield it. Dialogue can provide subtle backstory, vivid characterization, or shoot...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Character Development
Blog2Book: Repurposing Content to Discover the Book You've Already Written
Cathy Fyock
If you’ve been actively writing blog posts once a week for at least a year you may already have enough content for your next book! Join book coach and author, Cathy Fyock, as she provides tips and ideas for beginners when starting a blog. For those who...
over 9 years ago
Blogging
Tips
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