Indie Author Project

How to Write, Illustrate, and Publish a Children’s Book
2021-01-28 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join #1 best-selling children’s author Sheri Fink to discover how you can go from simply having an idea, to believing in that idea and taking the next step of starting your children’s book. She’ll offer tips on how to focus your narrative and how to stay motivated and encouraged throughout the writing process. Sheri will also cover aspects of the illustration process including how to find, vet, and hire an illustrator, along with the author-illustrator relationship and how to pull all of the different elements together to get ready for publishing. She’ll share strategies to effectively and affordably publish your children’s book independently and help you choose the best indie publishing path based on your unique goals using the approach she’s used for her nine award-winning children’s books.

Keeping the Momentum Going After NaNoWriMo
2020-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
NaNoWriMo is officially behind us, and now it’s time to keep that writing momentum going! Join us in this Expert Session with award-winning indie author and writing coach, Bethany Atazadeh, to get the scoop on how to continue your progress long after November. No matter how your NaNoWriMo went, this lightning webinar will be full of tips and advice on how to hit your writing goals.

Balancing Writing and Parenting With Award-Winning Author Katie L. Carroll
2020-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
As a parent, finding the time and energy to write is challenging in the best of times. In our current climate of virtual learning and working from home, finding time to write while facing these extra demands can feel impossible. Although designed with the particular needs of parents in mind, this webinar will help any time-strapped writer discover tools and strategies to get the words on the page. Drawing from her own experience as a parent of three children under the age of 10, award-winning author Katie L. Carroll will share her best tips for time management and accountability, offering an encouraging environment for parents and writers in these unprecedented times.

Organizing Virtual Literary Events with Author and Entrepreneur Cody Sisco
2020-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Virtual events are now a mainstay of the literary landscape. Even amid economic turmoil, a pandemic, and intense social conflict, authors are finding ways to connect with their readers online and win lifelong fans. Some of the strategies for organizing successful in-person events still apply, while others need rethinking when screens separate us. Author and entrepreneur Cody Sisco’s presentation will draw from his experiences organizing online literary readings, discussions, and fundraisers via BookSwell, his literary events, and media production company. Authors will learn how to plan an online event, including step-by-step considerations for reaching target audiences, tips for hosting a successful event, and how to magnify the event’s impact via social media.

Education for Social Change with Dr. Artika Tyner
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Tyner will use her book, Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, to introduce key leadership lessons, African American heroes & sheroes, and cultural intelligence strategies. Authors will gain deeper insights into identity development, leadership as a learning process, and cultural awareness. Tyner’s presentation draws from her experiences as an educator, children’s book author, civil rights attorney, and leadership scholar. Dr. Tyner also spent nearly two decades working in youth development. She volunteers at schools and hosts youth leadership summits worldwide.

Creating Stellar Author Websites with Award-winning Author and Webmaster Scott Semegran
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
An author’s website is the number one opportunity for an author to market, promote, and sell their books, as well as share their story about their journey as an indie author with the world. Is your website up to snuff? Learn the ins and outs of creating a beautiful author website, even if you’re not a webmaster. If you don’t have a website, or your website is subpar, then you’re missing out on the number one opportunity to shine with the one promotional tool that is 100% under your control: your website. In this interactive webinar, we’ll discuss what’s involved in procuring a domain name and setting up a website, creating great content about your books, and reaching new readers worldwide. What are you waiting for? Let’s do this!

Marketing Outside of the Box with award-winning indie author, Jacqui Castle
2020-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
Are you an indie author ready to see your book in the hands of more readers? Let’s look beyond the newsletters, beyond the standard social media posts, and beyond the paid ads. In this interactive webinar, we’ll discuss ways to step out of your comfort zone, think outside the box, and reach an audience you didn’t know was waiting. We’ll discuss methods for leveraging your own strengths, embracing your local community, and reaching audiences beyond traditional book-centric media outlets. Your readers are waiting, so let’s go find them!

Expanding Your Reach with 2019 Indie Author of the Year, Ran Walker
2020-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
Are you an indie author looking for effective ways to reach new audiences and expand your readership? Join us for this free lightning webinar on indie-publishing beyond the Amazon machine, featuring 2019 Indie Author of the Year, Ran Walker. Learn the value of leveraging distribution services like IngramSpark, the power of engaging with libraries, how to get the most out of speaking opportunities, and more. This IAP Expert Session is ideal for authors of all types who are interested in expanding their reach and attracting new readers.
