Goals & Predictions for 2026
Join us for our final live session of the year: a special webinar for authors and publishers happening in that quiet, reflective space between Christmas…
Dedicated Trainings
Ebook Management for Authors with Calibre
Calibre is a powerful, free, and open-source ebook management and production toolkit. Originating almost 20 years ago as a tool to manage and convert ebooks…
How to Ditch Expensive Services with Free or Low-Cost Alternatives
Are you tired of watching your royalties disappear into a pile of monthly software subscriptions? In this live training, you’ll learn how to cut your…
Looking Forward: Conversations from Author Nation 2025
We take a slightly different approach than usual in this live training, where Blaine provides a comprehensive update on recent developments in the world of…
Cookbook Design Lab 2.5 – Launching Your Cookbook
In this final module, you’ll determine the best publication and launch strategy based on the goals you set for this cookbook. We’ll go through many…
Cookbook Design Lab 2.4 – Producing & Distributing Your Cookbook
In this fourth module, you’ll take your finished pages to market: building a clear, realistic plan to fund, price, and distribute your cookbook. We’ll demystify…
Cookbook Design Lab 2.3 – Creating Your Book’s Interior
In this third module, you’ll bring your cookbook to life on the page: shaping a clear, cook‑friendly interior with smart structure, readable typography, and layouts…
Cookbook Design Lab 2.2 – Finding & Creating Food Images
In this second module, you’ll turn your recipes into clear, crave‑worthy visuals for your next cookbook. You’ll leave Module 2 with: A visual style guide…
Cookbook Design Lab 2.1 – Why Write a Cookbook?
In this first module, you’ll define exactly why you’re making a cookbook, who it’s for, and what belongs in it, so you don’t end up…
Training #600 – Revitalizing Your Backlist
Revitalize the books you’ve already written and paid for! Erin demystifies what a “backlist” really is in the era of POD and why solid titles…
Training #598 – Hosting Author Websites
Every author (whether debut or multi-published) needs a reliable online home. Your website is the one place you control: for connecting with readers, sharing your…
Training #596 – Pages in Practice: Creating Sustainable Writing Habits
In this training, come see how you can build a writing routine that fits your life and the project at hand. You’ll learn why systems…
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