Writing the Self-Help Book and Service Article

January 15

Whether you want to write a book to help, inform, or inspire—or one that builds your brand and creates market growth and credibility for your business—the self-help market provides an opportunity for authors looking to traditionally or independently publish.

In this dynamic live webinar, Polly Campbell—author of four personal development books and hundreds of published service articles—will explain how to push back self-doubt, find your voice, develop a focused idea, create structure and write work that helps readers.

Agent One-on-One: First 10 Pages Boot Camp

January 22 - 25

As many writers know, agents and editors won't give your work more than ten pages or so to make an impact. If you haven't got them hooked by then, it's a safe bet you won't be asked for more material. Make sure you've got the kind of opening they're looking for! In this invaluable event, you'll get to work with an agent to review and refine the first ten pages of your novel or non-fiction book. You'll learn what keeps an agent reading, what are the most common mistakes that make them stop, and the steps you need to take to correct them. The best part is that you'll be working directly with an agent, who will provide feedback specific to your work.

Publishing Tips for Frugal Authors

January 22

In this live webinar, author and publisher Matty Dalrymple shares practical strategies to help indie authors produce top-quality work while controlling costs—without cutting corners that matter. Drawing on insights from her Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Suspense Shorts, Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, and nonfiction books for authors, Matty covers every stage of the publishing process, from editing and formatting to cover design and promotion.

Build Your Novel Scene by Scene

January 8 - April 2

If you want to learn how to write a story, this is the course for you. Get the impetus, the guidance, the support, and the deadline you need to finally stop talking, start writing, and, ultimately, complete that novel you always said you wanted to write.

Freelance Writing

January 8 - April 23

In this course, you will work with a published article writer to develop, research and write two articles suitable for publication in magazines you've identified as appropriate markets.

Beginning Television Writing

January 8 - February 5

In this four-week course, an established executive producer/showrunner will give you an inside look at the world of dramatic, episodic television. You will explore—and practice—the actual process involved in successfully writing a spec episodic script that will open doors across Hollywood.