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Get Your Author Brand in Order Before Your Big Launch
February 12
 Brand—at least in the writing and publishing environment—is really nothing more than expectation: what readers expect from the author based on countless signals. Since readers inevitably form expectations, it is better for the author to shape them deliberately rather than let the brand develop by accident. In this live webinar by longtime publishing industry expert Jane Friedman, she will show you how building a brand is ultimately a creative exercise that often involves telling a story about yourself.
From Draft to Deal: Writing Query Letters that Win Over Agents
February 19
If you’re planning to query literary agents this year, your query needs to be as close to perfect as possible. That’s because agents make quick decisions in the inbox, and strong manuscripts can still be overlooked when the query is vague, too heavy on setup, or unclear about who the protagonist is and what’s at stake. In this query letter webinar, literary agent Jessica Berg will teach you how to write a query letter that communicates your premise clearly and quickly.
Romance Writing Virtual Conference
February 20 - 22
Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home! Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind online event for romance writers. Our WDU Romance Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from seven bestselling romance authors. Spend the weekend learning the finer points of the romance writing craft.
Mastering Amazon for Authors
February 12 - April 9
Mastering Amazon for Authors is the premiere online course designed to help you maximize book sales at the world’s largest retailer. This self-guided video course provides in-depth instruction for authors at every level.
Copyediting Practice for The Chicago Manual of Style
February 12 - March 19
New! This is a five-week course for those who have learned the basic rules of The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) and would like to put them into practice and receive feedback on their work.
Comp Titles Intensive: The Essential Tool That Can Launch Your Career
February 12 - February 19
This one-week intensive will walk you through the process of finding comparable titles and authors. The class covers what the industry uses comps for and why they are so important. Then it shows HOW to find the titles with the best sales numbers by using readily accessible online tools.
Writing Nonfiction 101: Fundamentals
February 12 - May 7
Research, interview, and explore the subjects that interest you. Then write about what you've learned in Writing Nonfiction 101: Fundamentals. Writing nonfiction is a great way for beginner and experienced writers to break into the publishing industry.
Writing the Series Bible: Developing Your TV Series
February 12 - March 12
A strong series bible is a crucial sales tool for your series. This course will help you get your TV series ready for an executive by developing your series premise, honing your pilot, and writing your series bible.
Beginning Feature Film Writing: Complete Course
February 12 - May 7
This 12-week course guides students through the process of building a feature film script, starting with an outline and continuing through all the acts of your screenplay. You will get expert guidance on your writing along the way, and helpful self-tests allow you to reinforce your mastery of the lecture content.
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