In this session author Joel Scott is answering questions that follow his webinar on the topic of website basics, including selecting a domain name, picking a hosting service, and using templates to build the website. This is the 1st item in a 2 part...

In this session author Joel Scott is answering questions that follow his webinar on the topic of website basics, including selecting a domain name, picking a hosting service, and using templates to build the website. This is the 1st item in a 2 part...

Make it easier for readers to find you. Learn how to describe your subject and area of expertise so that your following is pulled toward you. Be a smarter author! Know your power words and use them to attract new readers.

Which sells, sex or sexy? The short answer is both sell. Some audiences are impatient, others prefer drawing a little tension-building romance and seduction. The act – and the writing of the act – are of course intensely personal. As with any form of...

Rewriting and editing is what distinguishes amateurs from professionals. It’s what brings your work to life. When you write a rough draft, you may pour yourself into it, but the rough draft is really just for getting the story down; the key to making...

If you are writing – or are considering writing – a self-help book, there are several steps that will help you establish your credentials, relate to your audience, and hone your message. When you’re all done with the book, part two begins – marketing...

This two-part session, led by book author and coach Cathy Fyock, will focus on how to write more productively and effectively. Over the course of our two hours together, writers will explore their story ideas through instructor-led writing exercises...

Join producer, literary manager and author Ken Atchity as he reveals the secret ingredients for writing a bestseller. He’ll cover key story elements including building a compelling world, strong characters, a universal theme, and more. In addition to...

Book distribution expert Amy Collins has helped countless authors sell their books to libraries across North America. In this course, you'll discover the immense potential of getting your book stocked in a single branch and learn how self-published authors...

Romance is a here-to-stay market. Learn how to make your story a romance readers will love. This writing workshop with romance author Donna Hatch will teach you how to construct a plot with believable conflict, and you'll learn how to write main characters...