Nonfiction Writers Conference
We are thrilled to welcome Cheryl Strayed to the Nonfiction Writers Conference for a LIVE discussion about the writing life. Join us for the opening session on Wednesday May 10th at 9am PT / 12pm ET. Be sure to bring your questions and share in this experience with...
Many speakers will provide handouts and copies of their slides, often during the live event. You will find those here. Please check back for updates. Anne Janzer - Book Promotion Sites and Strategies Handout Anne Janzer - Book Promotion Sites and Strategies (Slides)...
The use of Artificial Intelligence exploded when ChatGPT launched its beta November 30, 2022. Since then, companies have been developing tools to help author, outline, brainstorm, market, and optimize the writing and promotion tasks. Do they work? Which ones are good...
Before self-publishing her first book, Stephanie Chandler decided to build an audience online. The success of that effort led to signing several traditional book deals, corporate sponsorships, major media coverage, product sales, and a variety of other opportunities....
Speakers will share their downloadable handouts as the conference date gets closer. Stephanie Chandler - Engaged Community Marketing for Authors 2022 and Cultivate a Community of Lifelong Fans (SLIDES) Bryan Cohen - How to Decipher the Strange World of Amazon...
Join us for a lively discussion with New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winning writer Anna Quindlen. The New York Times Book Review calls her latest book, Write for Your Life (Random House, Available April 12, 2022), a "clarion call to pick up a pen...
Over 30 years after introducing "Morning Pages" in the hugely successful book The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron turns her attention to creative prayer in her latest book: SEEKING WISDOM: A Spiritual Path to Creative Connection (St. Martin’s Essentials; Jan 11, 2022;...
Are you the best-kept secret in your industry? Is your book gathering dust on Amazon? Fear not! The traditional media can help you spread your message. Attend this session and learn: Why the media needs to interview you. How to be the media’s best friend so you get...
Are you looking grow your small business with 5-, 6-, or 7- figure corporate contracts? Melinda Emerson, "SmallBizLady" and Founder of Quintessence Group, and her team have worked with more than 150 Fortune 500 corporations, and she’ll share her secrets of how to...
Amazon is now the third largest advertising network in the world (behind Facebook and Google). As it becomes harder and harder to be seen on the major bookselling platform, learning how to run ads could be the difference between success and failure. During this talk,...
It’s true! You have an important story, message, lesson, and method to share with the world. And someone is waiting to read your book, learn from it, and follow your directions to a better professional or personal life. Whether you are writing your first book or next...
Do I have a shot at getting a traditional publisher? What are traditional publishers looking for? What are the advantages of self publishing? What about hybrid publishing? How do I find high quality freelance publishing support? What should I consider in deciding what...
Being on stage is not just about what you say but about your body language, pacing, intentions behind your words, and the subtext to what you are communicating. The ebb and flow of your presentation can make or break you as a public speaker or presenter. As someone...
You’re ready! You have your book, you know your messages, and you know that podcasts and radio shows are a fabulous way for you to gain more exposure. Now what? How do you go about booking the shows? This presentation is all about the tips and tricks and shortcuts you...
Carleen Madigan is an Executive Editor at Storey Publishing, a division of Workman Publishing within Hachette Book Group. Storey’s mission is to publish practical information that encourages personal independence in harmony with the environment. The books we select to...
The key to selling more books - is making sure you have an audience to sell to. Quizzes are a fun and engaging way to grow your audience. In this value-packed session, you'll discover: Why quizzes are a faster (and smarter) way to build your list 5 types of quizzes...
Wendy Keller is the “Chief Talent Launcher” at Keller Media, Inc. in Los Angeles. Keller Media represents authors to top publishers and specializes solely in adult nonfiction books. Keller Media has placed more than 1,500 deals worldwide, including 17 New York Times...
Many authors struggle to sell just one book at a time, which requires a tremendous amount of time and effort. But there is a better way! When you build a community of readers, you can sell MANY books at a time—along with related products and services that you offer....
More books are sold annually to non-bookstore buyers than through bookstores. Brian will show you how to get your fair share of large-quantity, non-returnable sales. These can be through non-bookstore retailers and to non-retail buyers in businesses of all sizes,...
How will you get in front of the right readers? The problem of visibility, called “book discovery,” has long been a top challenge for authors and publishers alike. For online sales, targeted ads are an essential part of any book marketing strategy. The Amazon Ads...
Many professional keynote speakers write books to position themselves as the subject matter expert in a particular topic. They use their books as…marketing brochures. Want to sell a hundred books, or would you prefer a $10,000 keynote speaker honorarium and give a...
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools to reach your audience, connect with fans and grow your professional presence. Smart authors are using LinkedIn to reach millions of people each month. Discover exactly how to use LinkedIn and create a presence that breaks...
Podcasts are one of the best kept marketing secrets for authors. Discover how to create your own podcast book tour with tips for pitching, creating your own media kit, researching and finding the perfect podcasts, and ways to market your interviews. Podcasts make it...
Social media marketing allows us to find influencers and create communities. However, as we all know it is time consuming and a labor-intensive activity. This session will present new and established digital tools that can help make the process of managing online...
In this content-rich presentation, Stephanie Chandler shares proven content marketing strategies that you can use to build an engaged audience online. You will learn how to: Identify your Tribe of Influence—and it may be bigger than you think Understand and attract...
Eric Myers founded Myers Literary Management, LLC in 2017, following two years with Dystel, Goderich, & Bourret, LLC and thirteen with The Spieler Agency. A graduate of UCLA and the Sorbonne, Eric entered publishing as a journalist and author. Books he has written...
Joseph Perry is a literary agent and publishing attorney at Perry Literary, Inc., and The Law Offices of Joseph J. Perry, P.C. As an agent he represents bestselling cookbook authors, athletes, musicians, journalists, influencers, academics, and more. As an attorney,...
Jennifer Chen Tran is a literary agent at Idea Architects and exclusively represents nonfiction, especially books with a positive social impact. Originally from New York, Jennifer is a lifelong reader and experienced member of the publishing industry. Prior to joining...
Join us for a LIVE discussion with Dr. Martha Beck on her new book, The Way of Integrity, her advice for writers and learn about her own journey as a New York Times bestselling author. Bring your questions and join us for a lively conversation! Martha Beck, PhD, spent...
don Miguel Ruiz’s classic book, The Four Agreements, spent ten years on the New York Times bestsellers list. We will discuss lessons from his books, his journey as an author and speaker, plus how he works with his sons and their co-authored books. don Miguel Ruiz is...
We hosted the first ever Pitch-the-Agents LIVE session at the May 2021 Nonfiction Writers Conference. This event was a HUGE HIT with participants and attendees alike! NFWC Gold, Platinum and VIP attendees had the opportunity to apply to participate in the live pitches...
Did you know that 66% of book shoppers on Amazon start by using Amazon search to find their next book? What's more important is that 89% of those searches ends with a sale. Therefore, learning how to convince Amazon to show your book to those shoppers can be a...
For a first-time author, choosing the right publishing path can be incredibly overwhelming. You've probably already asked yourself—Do I self-publish? Do I find an agent and try traditional publishing? And what exactly is a hybrid publisher? The biggest question is......
When it comes to marketing your book (aka your baby), every dollar counts. You want to make smart choices, and in turn, the biggest splash. In our previous conference, Drew Gerber discussed when and how to maximize your PR investment. In this session, he will explore...
At The Membership Workshop, Donna Maria will share her tried and true methods to building a solid and profitable membership and recurring revenue business models using free and low-cost technologies that are accessible to everyone. After the workshop, you will know...