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Judging by the Cover: Designing the Exterior of Your Nonfiction Book - recorded webinar
Cathy Fyock
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...
over 7 years ago
Design
Cover
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 7 years ago
Design
Interior
He Said, She Said: Perfecting the Art of Dialogue
Erik Deckers
Dialogue can be a tricky problem for many writers. The way we talk and the way we think doesn't always look right on the page. New writers often struggle creating dialogue that doesn't sound stilted, forced, or just plain weird. Good writing strikes...
over 5 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
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 4 years ago
Contests and Endorsements
Endorsements
Expert Tips for Revising Your Novel
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
The flush of inspiration can carry you through the first draft of a novel or story, but what do you do once that draft is complete? How do you revise your novel or story and bring it to a polished final draft? In this webinar, author and editor Jeanne...
over 6 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
5 Grassroots Tactics to Generate Book Publicity and Drive Sales - recorded webinar
Jay Ehret and Missy Balusek
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...
over 8 years ago
Self-Promotion
Grassroots Marketing
12 Hints for Rekindling Your Creative Spark - recorded webinar
Ken Atchity
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...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
My New Book: The Upcoming Message That Will Change the World
Cathy Fyock
Are you ready to get your nonfiction book out of your head and onto the page? Book Coach Cathy Fyock has created the perfect tool to help you put your ideas together and get your book across the finish line. Using a handout taken from her newest book...
over 3 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
You've Written the Book: What's Next for Your Content?
Cathy Fyock
Now that you've written your nonfiction book there are numerous ways you can repurpose the content: for an audio or video book, for online courses and webinars, and for workbooks and training programs, just to name a few. In this session, Cathy Fyock...
over 4 years ago
Marketing Plan
Finding Your Platform
Book in a Year: Nonfiction Writing Workshop (Two Part Series)
Cathy Fyock
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...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
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