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*** Registration is now full. *** Whatever type of book you are writing – fiction or non-fiction -- the Plotting Circle can help get your story in order. Developed by two longtime fiction and non-fiction writers, it has served them both well in all their plotting endeavors. Learn how you can...

Ask a veteran author about the importance of creating a strong and cohesive plot with a solid GMC and they'll tell you it's key to sustaining a long and rewarding publishing career. Don't let your book fall into an agent or editor's the slush pile with a weak plot and unmotivated characters...

Readers want books that keep their interest and attention, whether it’s great characters or a great story. But how can you as the author construct your story so that it keeps the readers turning the pages? Learn some of the mechanics of pacing and different ways you can keep the story moving and...

Don't send agents or editors away from your pitch screaming in horror! Get your pitch ready for SavvyAuthors' Take the Horror Out of Pitchfest. We want everyone's pitches the very best they can be! We are offering a one and a half week, mini-intensive workshop to help you polish that pitch...

What is a good way to distinguish yourself as an author? To make readers look specifically for your books next time they are visiting Amazon or in a bookstore? Easy! It’s an old tradition that goes way back and has been a staple in books, movies and plays forever – make them laugh! Comedy is an...

What is a good way to distinguish yourself as an author? To make readers look specifically for your books next time they are visiting Amazon or in a bookstore? Easy! It’s an old tradition that goes way back and has been a staple in books, movies and plays forever – make them laugh! Comedy is an...

Sweeten up your pitch and get it ready for SavvyAuthors' Sweetheart Pitch. We want everyone's pitches the very best they can be! We are offering a one and a half week, mini-intensive workshop to help you polish that pitch through three rounds of feedback with from long-time and much-loved...

You’ve written “The End” to your story and now you’re ready to send it out. Wait! Not so fast. You need to spend some time making certain that your final product is the best you can offer, whether you are sending it off to an editor or to publish the book yourself. Learn how to edit your story...

Two multi-published authors & writing coaches will answer all your story questions and work with you to brainstorm ideas for your first book or to get next book started. Get help with: developing your character’s background determining character flaws and faults and how to use them in the story...

While you are waiting for your fiction books to come out, wouldn’t you love to see your name in print in other areas as well? Wouldn’t it be great to get money for that writing? It can be done. There are numerous opportunities for writers that can be tapped by writing non-fiction articles...