It’s advisable, some would say mandatory, for an author to create a table of contents (TOC) for any work of nonfiction, or any book that is a collection of materials, like poetry, short stories, plays etc. For novels delivered in print, a table of contents...

In fiction, plot is defined as the series of events (action) that make up a story. Most plots follow a structure known as Freytag’s triangle, which has five basic elements: Exposition/Introduction Inciting Incident Rising Action Climax Denouement...

The word “Instagram” has a way of evoking a shiver of fear in a writer. Instagram? That’s visual media, not written. But, is it? In this recorded webinar, author and publisher L.E. Perez discusses how to get started and set up your Instagram to work...

How can the strange, the uncanny, and the unordinary help give us more direct access to our characters’ ordinary, human experiences? This webinar will explore how some “weird” writers, like our presenter Sarah Gerkensmeyer, work with a careful balance...

You know how to set up your Facebook profile, so now let's go more in depth into the art of using Pages and Groups. Learn the importance of each, how to use them for your author followings, and the importance of networking. Once these are established...

“I don’t have time to be on social media, I need to be writing.” Time and again this is the mantra of the writer. Focusing on writing IS important, except one needs to make readers aware of your work to have it read. That’s where social media comes...

Strong stories need a plot, a setting, and most importantly, engaging characters. Agents and editors will tell you that all stories are character-driven. However, if your characters are stereotypes, one-dimensional, or predictable, the reader will soon...

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...

If your Book in a Year goal is to write and publish a fiction novel, this webinar is for you. Even though you may have a great idea for a story, it can be daunting to transform that idea into a full-length novel. In this first webinar, we will explore...

You know how to set up your Instagram profile, so now go more in-depth into the art of using Instagram and how to cross post on other social media platforms and utilize as many functions as you can. Learn the importance of each, how to use them for your...