Most Recent Live Trainings
Training #573: News & Short-Mystery Hot Seat
This training was split in two, with the first half covering some of the latest news relevant to publishers, and the second half hot seat… Continue Reading
Training #572: DIY Video Creation for Authors
Keri-Rae Barnum from New Shelves Books joins us to discuss leveraging videos on social media to promote your books. Authors don't need fancy equipment; modern… Continue Reading
Training #571: Author Safety & Security (Part 1)
Are you an author in today's digital world? Then you're a target. From phishing scams that mimic publishing offers to sophisticated account hijacking attempts, the… Continue Reading
The Fiction in 30 Self-Study Challenge
Miss out or want to take part in Fiction-in-30 again? Now you can go through the challenge at your own pace!
Training #570: Ask us Anything about Comparable Titles
We started rather abruptly in this ask us anything session, as our pre-webinar-chit-chat turned a bit of a talk about older books and what we… Continue Reading
Training #569: Rapid Book Cover Mock-Ups
We all need covers for our books, whether it’s a high resolution wrap for our print books, a lower resolution front cover image for our… Continue Reading
Most Recent Articles
A Practical Guide for Self-Editing Your Novel
You've poured your heart and soul into your novel, and now the finish line is in sight. But before you hit that “publish” button, there's… Continue Reading
The 3 Act Structure
Story structure is essentially the blueprint of your story. It’s the framework that organizes the events of your plot, guiding readers from the beginning to… Continue Reading
Beyond “The End”: Maximizing Your Book's Back Matter for Fan Engagement
The final page of your book shouldn't mark the end of your interaction with a reader; it should be the beginning of a deeper connection…. Continue Reading
Getting Started with an Author Website
One of the most crucial tools in your book selling arsenal (and beyond) is a professional author website. It's more than just an online portfolio;… Continue Reading
Choosing the Right Cover for Your Book (and budget!)
Okay, let's be honest. Your book cover is the first thing readers see, and it's a huge factor in whether they'll pick up your book… Continue Reading
Holiday Gift Guide for Writers: 2024
Finding the perfect gift for the writer in your life (or if you’re a writer the perfect item to add to your wish list) can… Continue Reading
Recommended Places For Getting Started
Advertising for Authors: Before Your First Ad
As time goes by and the independent publishing market matures, it becomes more and more necessary to spend money on advertising in order to get… Continue Reading
Audiobooks for Fun and Profit – Part 1: Yes or No
Welcome to our series on Audiobooks For Fun and Profit! An audiobook version of your work can add profit potential to your writing empire, but… Continue Reading
Should Authors Worry About AI Replacing Us?
Will Authors Be Replaced by AI? A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked if we were worried about AI-generated content taking over for… Continue Reading
10 Ways to Start Writing When Your Muse Isn’t Speaking to You
What’s the difference between a professional and an amateur? A professional can do great work even when they don’t feel like it. It feels like… Continue Reading
Introduction to Amazon's Author Central
Author Central is a hub that allows you to reach more readers and sell more books to the readers that have enjoyed your books. Amazon… Continue Reading
The Real Deal About Book Copyright
Our Lawyers Made Us Say This: What you’re about to read is a well-researched, honest attempt at explaining copyright law for authors, with a specific… Continue Reading
How Long Should Your Book Be?
The first rule of book length is to stop thinking about it in terms of pages. Every professional in the field considers a book’s length… Continue Reading
The Self-Publishing Roadmap
Self-Publishing your first book can be overwhelming, so in this training we have put together a road map to highlight all of the steps you… Continue Reading
