Nonfiction Writers Conference
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,...
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...