THIS WEEK MARKETING Creating Professional Author One-Sheets and Bios Aug. 19, 2026 10:30 AM Eastern Freelance publicist Lindsey Gobel will provide step-by-step instructions for creating two powerful marketing tools, an author one-sheet & biography. Save Your Spot
NEXT WEEK MARKETING The 3 Phases of Effective Book Marketing Aug. 25, 2026 1:30 PM Eastern ALC President Keith Ogorek will review marketing strategies to implement while writing, before publishing, & after publishing. Save Your Spot
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED PUBLISHING Query Like a Pro Bestselling author Derek Taylor Kent shares proven strategies for landing an agent or traditional publishing deal. Click here for all previously recorded webinars VIEW
ASK SHEILA! Q&A Blog I’m preparing for my first in-person event where I’ll be selling my books. What payment methods should I accept, and are there recommended payment processing platforms for authors? by Sheila Manna In this week's blog post, Sheila reviews popular payment processing platforms and methods for authorpreneurs and small businesses at events, and other best practices to consider. To access all previous blog posts, CLICK HERE. READ
INSPIRATION WRITING Murder Mystery Parties Inspired This Novel by Nafissa Thompson-Spires Award-winning author Nafissa Thompson-Spires explains how her research into and exploration of murder mystery parties inspired her latest novel. view
EXPERT ADVICE MARKETING Why Author Platform is About Becoming “Findable” and Practical Ways to Build One by Elizabeth Breeden Elizabeth Breeden, Senior Marketing Director at Simon Element and Simon Acumen, explains author platform and how authors can make their books more "findable" by readers. VIEW