More topics than an Indie Author toolkit coming to your laptop

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…

Write Your Role: Job Crafting for Authors

Are you a fiction or nonfiction author, indie or trad, debut or veteran? Are you juggling a day job, fighting burnout, or craving a more intentional, energizing writing practice? Then you need this research-backed workshop.

Dr. Marla J. Albertie will help you to design a writing life that fuels you—not drains you. In this practical, research-backed workshop, you’ll use job crafting to reshape how you write, what you focus on, and who you collaborate with—so your author career fits your strengths, protects your energy, and sustains your momentum.

You’ll leave with

A personalized job-crafting plan tailored to your goals
Simple rituals and recovery practices to prevent burnout
Templates and prompts you can reuse as your career evolves

The Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.

Wednesday 29 October at 11am CDT

What’s coming next…?

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.

Are You Ready to Record? Preparing Your Manuscript, Preparing your Voice

Want to narrate your audiobook? Learn how to prep your text and voice for a pro-sounding recording—plus get live coaching with a producer!

Help! My Ads Are Costing Me Too Much!

Learn book marketing from Janet Margot, Amazon ads veteran and founder of Book Geeks Media, who helps indie authors grow on and off Amazon.

The Unspoken Rules of Publishing You Need to Know

Publishing myths, rights, and red flags—get real-world tips to protect your books, your royalties, and your sanity in this no-fluff session.

Beyond the Hook

Go beyond flashy hooks: ground readers, build care for your hero, and learn three craft keys + a prompt and Q&A to keep readers turning pages.

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.

It’s Not the Price—It’s the Perception: Make Higher Prices a No‑Brainer

Why do readers balk at $5.99 books? It’s all about perception. Learn to build brand loyalty through omnichannel marketing and reader experience.

Bring your questions, and I look forward to seeing you on the next call!

Karen Guyler

Indie Author Training