You already know Wednesdays are for leveling up. Now here’s your backstage pass to what’s coming next in the Indie Author Training Speaker Series. Expert insights, live Q&As, and even a few perks—here’s what’s headed your way this coming Wednesday…

Bestselling Author. Award-Winning Filmmaker. Your Coach for the Hour

Do you have questions about writing, publishing or anything in between? Not sure who to ask? If so, this hour is for you. Bring your questions, your 'help me', and your 'how do I' to ask bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker and author coach Jonathan Yanez.

Make sure you're there live with your questions so you can walk away with the skills to take your author business to the next level.

11 a.m. CDT Wednesday, September 3

Register here and for notification of the replay: https://webinars.indieauthortraining.com/talks/bestselling-author-awardwinning-filmmaker-your-coach-for-the-hour/

The Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.

What’s coming next…?

Characterization and Archetypes

Struggling with stubborn characters? Learn updated archetypes, motivation grids, and tools to understand your cast—protagonist to antagonist.

Tackle Info Dumps: Make Backstory Work for You, Not Against You

Avoid backstory info dumps. Learn how to weave context into your scenes with purpose, emotion, and flow—without losing your reader.

Heart-Centered Marketing for Fiction Authors

Learn to market your fiction with heart, not hustle. Discover joyful, sustainable ways to connect with readers (no social media required).

How to Dictate Your Novel

Struggled with dictation? You’re not alone. Learn how Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer went from giving up to writing thirteen books—by voice.

Check Your Story Pulse: 7 Questions to Test the Heartbeat of Your Novel

Learn why info dumps happen and how to fix them. Discover strategies to weave backstory into your scenes naturally—without losing momentum.

Thinking Inside the Box: Building Creative Book Boxes for Promo and Merch Sales

Learn to design, price, and ship book boxes with merch to boost sales or promos. From product sourcing to delivery, get the full how-to.

Write Your Role: Job Crafting for Authors

Reshape your writing career with job crafting. Reduce burnout, boost creativity, and design a writing life aligned with your goals and strengths.

Memoir Magic: It's Your Life and You Deserve to Tell It Well

You don’t need a degree to write your life story—just the right tools. Learn how to find your theme and craft a memoir readers will love.

5 LinkedIn Strategies Authors Need to Know

Fiction or nonfiction, boost your book’s visibility on LinkedIn. Learn top post formats, profile tips, and a must-use strategy most authors overlook.

Audiobooks: From Microphone to Marketplace

Audiobooks have enjoyed double-digit growth for the last twelve years, with no sign of slowing down. Learn how and where to start your audiobook journey.

How to Run a Book Cover Contest

Learn how to run a winning book cover contest that attracts pro designs, captures your vision, and helps drive sales, like thirteen thousand books sold!

Identity Crisis—When Your Online Presence Doesn't Match Your Books

Fix your brand disconnect. Learn how to align your online image with your books to build trust, boost sales, and nail your direct sales strategy.

Building Your Author Platform—The Basics

New to author life or need a refresher? Learn, step-by-step, how to build your platform, grow visibility, and reach readers before or after you publish.