https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/the-business-of-being-a-writer/8071/practical-budgeting-for-indie-authorsThu, 17 Apr 2025 12:32:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:c7de997b-a0ac-487a-ad16-c0d1b69b8384Beth Kallman WernerEssential Prep for Smart Investment Before embarking on the journey to write and publish a book, it's important to understand the potential costs associated with each step in the process. This will help you properly budget for your project and make smart decisions along the way. In this session, book marketing advisor Beth Kallman Werner will show you how to: • Develop a comprehensive, flexible budget to minimize surprises and stress • Discover the nuts and bolts that carry fees within each phase of the publishing process • Determine where you can save by managing various steps on your own • Select industry partners that meet your needs without emptying your wallet • Focus on lean, efficient publishing for shorter path to breaking even • Consider marketing throughout so it isn’t an afterthought, and maximize your potential for success Here is the handout referenced in the session: www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Handout-_2D00_-Budgeting_5F00_Werner-2024.pdf www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../PracticalBudgetingforIndieAuthors24.mp4 About the Presenter: Author Connections (AC) has been serving a global roster of author and publisher clients since 2010. AC is devoted to editing and marketing excellent content for discerning readers. As former Director of Marketing & Sales for Kirkus Reviews, Beth worked with major houses and indie authors on book reviews and title campaigns for any size budget. Since launching Author Connections, Beth has worked on more than two hundred titles in fiction and nonfiction, adult and children’s books; many earning multiple marketplace awards and accolades. Beth is Advisor to the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA), a Partner Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and Author Connections has earned the coveted Seal of Excellence from the Association of Independent Authors (AiA). Beth’s own book, "Travels of an Independent Woman", is scheduled for September 2026. For more information on Author Connections and the services offered, visit https://authorconnections.com/ .fictionNonfictionSubscriberRecorded Webinarhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/the-business-of-being-a-writer/8413/the-business-side-of-publishing-and-steps-for-successFri, 06 Dec 2024 19:44:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:b6d05b3f-46e3-435c-a998-389093cbde1aDavid HancockMorgan James Publishing founder and bestselling author David Hancock believes there are proven steps new authors can take to increase their chances of success. First, he encourages authors to write the "right" book. This means understanding what your target readers need and ensuring the book benefits both you and the reader. Second, he recommends authors start marketing the moment you decide to write the book. Hancock believes authors need to start planting seeds of authority and let others hold you accountable during the writing process. This "authority bridge" is the first bridge authors must cross in order to find success. Once you have a following that becomes invested in your journey, you can work on crossing the second bridge, which is the "permissions bridge". You have now earned the right to ask your followers to support you by buying the book when it becomes available. Hancock believes that if you develop relationships over time and provide valuable content, people will be eager and willing to buy your book. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheBusinessSideofPublishingandStepsforSuccess.mp4fictionNonfictionvideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/full-time-writer/5281/measuring-success-in-poetry-_2d00_-video?CommentId=36933fae-e8ae-4b4a-b152-e2eb8069d49dThu, 14 Nov 2024 20:47:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:36933fae-e8ae-4b4a-b152-e2eb8069d49dEarl EdmondsI heard you 5 times before. Furthermore, you wrote it the best. We know I receive some good press off my Epic Poems "I love reading your poems you have strong vision" David Hyman The Preacher, "I like how you described the characters" Lisa Crowen, "Nice work!" David Stratton The Preacher, "I like the rhythm of your poem" Sarah Steward The Church Member Of Wood Haven Baptist Church and I'm building my IIA Office, seeing who I can Network with on here. I'm excited about being called in for a reading, publish or interview which could develop into a movie based on how well The Idea Story increase in customer - base with use ability.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/ghostwriter/8406/the-differing-roles-of-a-ghostwriter-and-a-writing-coachWed, 13 Nov 2024 16:08:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:f88d4ee3-6720-44ac-8c6c-fe61bd791cc3Gregg GonzalesGregg Gonzales, founder of The SpeakEasy Method, believes there are some similarities between ghostwriting and the type of coaching he does for writers, but there are also some differences. Ghostwriters are typically seasoned writers that interview their clients and develop a book manuscript on behalf of their clients from that interview content. With The SpeakEasy Method, Gonzales and his team coach and support writers to write their own stories through a series of sessions where interviews are recorded and played back for the writers. It's important to Gonzales that his writer clients are able to capture their true voice in the process, and not the voice of someone trying to emulate them. Both approaches can have value depending on the circumstances, but Gonzales believes in writers doing the work and he uses The SpeakEasy Method to help get them to the finish. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheDifferingRolesofaGhostwriterandaWritingCoach.mp4fictionNonfictionvideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/full-time-writer/8387/building-a-writing-career-off-your-strengthsThu, 22 Aug 2024 13:23:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:bdf8507f-4fa0-4a69-8831-94fac98cb2c1C.R. RowensonEmpower your writing career by harnessing your unique strengths to take ownership of your success, crafting a path that truly fits you. There are some incredible people in the world, individuals who have overcome harrowing challenges or achieved success through unique strategies. If you're like me, the thought of facing similar trials can be like a knife to the gut. In this presentation, I'll share my journey of stepping back from perceived expectations, discovering my own strengths, and using them to kickstart my career. By the end, I aim to help you identify your unique strengths and understand how to leverage them to craft a writing career that truly fits you. Here is the handout referenced in the session: www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC-Handout_5F00_Building-a-Career_5F00_Rowenson.pdf www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../BuildingaWritingCareerOffYOURStrengths.mp4 About the Presenter: Fascinated by magic since pine cones could be fireballs, C. R. Rowenson (Clark) is an award-winning author, blogger, and writing coach that studies magic building like others study oil-painting. His prime directive is to help storytellers craft and repair unforgettable magic systems in their stories. You can visit https://crrowenson.com/ to witness, fuel, or join in his obsession.fictionNonfictionSubscriberRecorded Webinarhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/the-business-of-being-a-writer/8306/how-perseverance-can-help-christian-nonfiction-authors-overcome-challenges-in-the-marketplaceFri, 08 Dec 2023 17:42:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:11532d86-b783-41de-bfab-4d334608d740John AndradeThe book market continues to be a competitive place where new books and emerging authors can easily be overlooked. Nelson Books Senior Marketing Director John Andrade advises authors in the Christian nonfiction space to approach the journey with grit and determination. It's a busy world with reduced attention spans, so authors need to figure out how to break through the noise. He encourages authors to persevere and continue to work at it every day. Be disciplined to write, get feedback, network, create awareness locally, and press on. He also cautions authors to be patient—success won't happen overnight. Even authors on the bestseller lists have years and years of hard work that have factored into their success. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowPerseveranceCanHelpChristianNonfictionAuthorsOvercomeChallengesintheMarket.mp4Christian Books & BiblesBiographies & MemoirSelf-HelpNonfictionReligion & Spiritualityvideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/ghostwriter/5349/ghostwriting_3a00_-networking-_2600_-contacts-_2d00_-video?CommentId=5c625167-55ad-4768-af5a-cad9b8b6085aTue, 05 Dec 2023 18:08:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:5c625167-55ad-4768-af5a-cad9b8b6085aJennifer Jolivet-CramptonGreat information - thankshttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/freelance-writer/8264/advice-for-building-a-freelance-writing-or-editing-businessFri, 18 Aug 2023 19:17:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:c9e36757-4782-49d8-a526-8e7dd36900b9Donna Arthur DownsIf you are considering starting a freelance writing or editing business, professor, author, and freelancer Donna Arthur Downs recommends setting up an LLC. This allows you to track all of your business expenses which is important for tax reasons. She also advises freelancers to come up with a social media strategy to create awareness for your services. A solid plan will help save you time down the road so you have more time for your own writing and for helping others. Downs recommends using student interns if needed to help with your social media and online presence. You must have an online platform if want to be successful. In addition, Downs says freelance writers can build their credibility by getting short works published. The types of freelance services Downs offers include all types of writing and editing including everything from grant proposals to resumes. She likes to work on a variety of projects to help others get their writing out there. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../AdviceforBuildingaFreelanceWritingorEditingBusiness.mp4fictionNonfictionvideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/the-business-of-being-a-writer/8209/things-to-consider-when-setting-up-an-independent-publishing-companyFri, 17 Mar 2023 16:04:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:fdbce5cd-11ea-46ae-a7d7-427f8742ce7bGreg Victoroff, Esq.If you are considering publishing a book on your own through either a self-publishing service provider or online DIY platform, it's important to consider your long-term goals as an author, per attorney Greg Victoroff. Do you wish to make a career out of writing, or do you only have one book in you? If your goal is to build a career, you might want to set yourself up as a small publishing company. He cautions authors to be realistic about the amount of income that can be made when publishing books. The costs associated with printing books can be very high, making it difficult to make a profit. He advises focusing more on your love of writing or your love for your topic instead of focusing on growing a profitable business. He also recommends publishing digitally to start and then expanding to paperback once you've made some money. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ThingstoConsiderWhenSettingUpanIndependentPublishingCompany.mp4fictionNonfictionSubscribervideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/screenwriter/8203/making-connections-and-getting-noticed-in-the-screenwriting-businessFri, 03 Mar 2023 13:13:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:3d3e18f3-f118-4e46-8fb0-1ddcecd5da48Dan WatanabeScreenwriting is a tough business. Per former Hollywood Development Executive Dan Watanabe, the best way to make connections and get your writing noticed is to join some networking groups or events. Your goal shouldn't be to get as many business cards as possible, he says. You need to make authentic connections where you can help others and they can help you. Watanabe says to look at it as a way to gather friends. He also recommends having a social network outside of the entertainment industry to ground you. You need these connections and friendships to keep your writing real and relatable, and to get insights into what audiences really want. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../MakingConnectionsandGettingNoticedintheScreenwritingBusiness.mp4fictionNonfictionvideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/the-business-of-being-a-writer/8195/the-three-elements-that-can-lead-to-a-successful-author-businessFri, 17 Feb 2023 20:00:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:a1db5de8-8725-4a53-b33e-b8726eb33f56Troy LambertPer author and editor Troy Lambert, when you step back and look at an author business from a big picture perspective, it's the same as any other consumer business. There are 3 key elements that must be integrated for the business to be successful: 1) production, 2) product, and 3) promotion. Production includes not only the writing of the book, but all of the design aspects as well. Authors must then choose how they are going to produce their book, and there are many publishing paths available to authors today. Authors must also consider how to get their books into the hands of readers which involves decisions on distribution channels. Once the plan to get a book to readers is mapped out, authors must strategize the marketing and promotion - how are readers going to know about the book? Lambert believes that authors should be heavily involved in every aspect of their business because they know their books best. If you are truly interested in turning your author business into a full-time career, Lambert says to be prepared to take on a tremendous amount of responsibility, and to discuss your plan with those around you so they are on board. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheThreeElementsofWritingThatCanLeadtoaSuccessfulAuthorBusiness.mp4fictionNonfictionvideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/the-business-of-being-a-writer/8122/making-a-living-as-a-nonfiction-author-and-consultant-coach-trainer?CommentId=41efc871-1373-4a05-a551-20ffd5e04f8eSun, 15 Jan 2023 20:59:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:41efc871-1373-4a05-a551-20ffd5e04f8edarlene grantpart timehttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/the-business-of-being-a-writer/8122/making-a-living-as-a-nonfiction-author-and-consultant-coach-trainer?CommentId=ced9cb0c-334c-4f8b-911a-65af7a2fae1dSun, 15 Jan 2023 20:58:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:ced9cb0c-334c-4f8b-911a-65af7a2fae1ddarlene grantdarlene - part - timehttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/screenwriter/8168/how-screenwriting-and-writing-a-novel-complement-one-anotherFri, 06 Jan 2023 18:21:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:1d9fc19d-9631-447a-bb5c-9b99eb663a1aMike RobinsonAward-winning author, screenwriter, and editor Mike Robinson recommends writers explore different writing formats and mediums to help strengthen their craft. He's found that screenplays and novels complement each other really well, because writers can learn important writing techniques from both formats. Screenplays will teach you how to streamline various story elements, while novels will teach you how to dig deeper with various story elements. The best way to hone your craft is to just keep writing! www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowScreenwritingandWritingaNovelComplementOneAnother.mp4fictionSubscribervideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/the-business-of-being-a-writer/8122/making-a-living-as-a-nonfiction-author-and-consultant-coach-trainerWed, 19 Oct 2022 16:54:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:c046004b-2f26-4b1b-89dd-8d9695d619e8Cathy FyockCreating content that your readers want to consume! I want to write, but how do I make a living as a nonfiction author? In this session, book coach and author Cathy Fyock shares insights on creating a business model that pays the bills AND brings you satisfaction and fulfillment. She explains that readers are content consumers, and explores other strategies for delivering your content to your target readers in ways that create value. She discusses the role of your book along with other services that allows your thought leadership to grow and flourish. Cathy discusses: • You're not just an author, you're a content creator and thought leader • How does your target reader want to consume your content? • Revenue streams as a nonfiction author • Value of each revenue stream: book vs speech vs training program vs online course, etc. • Repurposing content from your book to other revenue streams • Creating a brand that encompasses your relationship with your content • Marketing your book AND your content options Here is the handout referenced in the session: www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Making-a-Living_5F00_Fyock-Handout.pdf www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../MakingaLivingasaNonfictionAuthorandConsultantCoachTrainer.mp4 About the Presenter: Cathy is The Business Book Strategist, and works with professionals and thought leaders who want to write nonfiction books as a business growth strategy. She is the author of 11 books, including 'On Your Mark', 'Blog2Book', 'Authority' and her newest book, 'My New Book: The Upcoming Message that will Change the World'. Her book, 'The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches', became a #1 international bestseller in public speaking and speech writing, authorship, business consulting, publishing books and more. Since Cathy started her business in 2014, she has helped over 200 professionals become published authors. She believes that authors change the world, one word at a time.Biographies & MemoirSelf-HelpNonfictionSubscriberRecorded Webinarhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/screenwriter/8108/how-writers-can-overcome-changes-in-the-entertainment-industryFri, 16 Sep 2022 18:53:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:c2b84a2f-4ea9-4e03-9417-c442ad5adc1fMichael TabbAlthough the entertainment industry is always evolving, that does not mean it has to change how writers write. The challenges are still 1) how to get your work seen and 2) how to get a writing job. Michael Tabb, WGA Screenwriter, author, and MFA educator, shares that there are ‘growing pains’ in the entertainment industry with everything moving to streaming. The best way to set yourself apart as a writer is to meet, follow up, and execute. The bottom line, per Tabb, is that you have to prove two things to industry decision-makers: why you, and why this story. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowWritersCanOvercomeChangesintheEntertainmentIndustry.mp4fictionNonfictionSubscribervideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/screenwriter/8106/pros-and-cons-of-writing-episodic-stories-vs-single-storiesFri, 16 Sep 2022 17:14:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:4fd6ad39-1cb4-4b7f-9002-69f67837d9f1Michael TabbThe television and movie industries can be hard for writers to break into. WGA Screenwriter, author, and MFA educator, Michael Tabb says the easiest path right now is through television. As a writer for television, you can start as an assistant and slowly work your way up the staff. When writing for movies you either make it or you don’t. Television also produces more content a year than film. There are thousands of shows and episodes created a year for television; however, there are a limited number of single story movies created each year. In addition, the work of television writers is put out with little change from the directors. In the movie industry, the directors have the ability to change your book screenplay so much that it may be unrecognizable by the time it hits the big screen. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ProsandConsofWritingEpisodicStoriesvsSingleStories.mp4fictionNonfictionvideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/screenwriter/8104/screenwriting-contracts-and-how-screenwriters-get-paidFri, 16 Sep 2022 17:01:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:78a5082e-7369-4e80-a0b2-6f5630ec240eMichael TabbYou put in the time and work, your screenplay gets accepted, and now it is time to get paid. Some writers that work in television get paid a salary. Screenwriters, on the other hand, typically get paid by the project. WGA Screenwriter, author, and MFA educator, Michael Tabb says for individual projects, it is best to get paid half up front, and half upon completion of each draft. Tabb also highly recommends hiring a lawyer to represent you because they will be able to save you money and make more money for you since they know how the industry works. They will be able to guide all of the financial avenues to ensure you are making your fair share for all the hard work you put in. www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ScreenwritingContractsandHowScreenwritersGetPaid.mp4fictionNonfictionSubscribervideohttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/freelance-writer/2407/how-i-began-my-writing-career---podcast?CommentId=02882a62-2e37-4fe3-be16-3789be8a27e0Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:36:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:02882a62-2e37-4fe3-be16-3789be8a27e0Earl EdmondsYou spoke in a raspy - voice well. I wanted to be a Scientist with a love of writing smooth poetry. I published "THE HEAD OPERATION" of Poetry Nation where I was called "BEST AMATURE POET OF 2019." I started weed whacking in Boston, Massachusetts at sixteen looking for employment as I was a former SSI Claimant for twelve years, People's Greeter at Walmart in Abington, Massachusetts, Merchandise Stocker at Stop & Shop in Brockton, Massachusetts, Light Office Clerk for late Chuck Turner City District Council #7 down Dudely Station in Boston, Massachusetts which was volunteer work then Terri (His wife wanted to put me on the payroll, Slogan Copywriter at the Converse Factory in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, Taxi Driver three times the best with AT & T Taxi Service of Stoughton, Massachusetts, Bagger at Starmarket down Copely Square in Boston, Massachusetts, etc. Jesus allowed me to copywrite GOVERNOR OF INTERNAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY LLC and my main title is Doctor back in 2016. I traveled To Find The Best Environment For Me To Live in Where I Don't Know Anybody and Having Fewer Problems Based On My Behaviour According To The Spiritual Law. I met Tracy Allieo and Rafe Allieo (Good Friends) when I sat at the bus stop in Cary, North Carolina. I sent her a copy of "HOW TO WORK FROM HOME" and she said, "You are a great copywriter. You should write a book. About Homeless In America and I'd share it. I own the Write Your First Novel Program and the Internet Research Program that she's the Copywriting Company I've been looking for an opportunity for. I'm Novel Writing a book project called "THE PROFESSIONAL HOME GOVERNMENT OFFICE" About Homelessness In America. You make good videos.https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/writing-jobs/w/freelance-writer/2407/how-i-began-my-writing-career---podcast?CommentId=de3c54e1-fef6-4fed-b410-2aeac92f5a19Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:12:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:de3c54e1-fef6-4fed-b410-2aeac92f5a19Earl EdmondsYou visit Xilibris.com which is a Self - Publishing House that helps you publish your book.