March 14th 11 AM Eastern
This hands-on workshop teaches authors how to use Publishers Marketplace and other industry tools to identify the right agents and publishers for their work. Step by step, you’ll learn how to navigate the Deals database, study acquisition patterns, and interpret deal language to understand who represents and buys the kinds of books you’re writing. You’ll also learn how to use AgentQuery, Manuscript Wish List, Publishers Weekly, QueryTracker, and the AALA directory to verify legitimacy, track editor and agent activity, and build a professional, data-driven submission strategy.
March 14th 1 PM Eastern
If the thought of “promoting yourself” makes you want to hide under your desk, this class is for you. Join Amy Collins for a 90-minute session on how authors can market their books without hype, hard sells, or awkwardness. You’ll learn how to genuinely connect with readers, get reviews and blurbs, build your online presence, and make marketing feel like part of the writing life—not a dreaded chore. Whether you’re indie or traditionally published, you’ll walk away with real tools, clear strategies, and a plan that actually feels doable. No pushiness. No shame. Just smart, effective book marketing that won’t make you cringe
March 14th 3 PM Eastern
Struggling to condense your novel or memoir into a powerful synopsis? Join Amy Collins—industry expert and conference-favorite teacher—for her step-by-step system used by hundreds of published authors. Learn exactly what agents and editors want, learn her simple and easy to recreate system, and walk away with tools, handouts, and confidence to create a synopsis that sells.
Feedback From Our Students:
Foreign Rights Class
You have been an absolute master mentor to us unfamiliar with the ins and outs of the publishing industry. You were always there to enlighten us on various topics, always ready to help and respond to any questions. Your guidance was invaluable in getting us to start sending out e-mails to publishers world-wide, and you always seemed to have the answer to any queries and more than willing to share the knowledge with us. Thank you so much for all your help,
Michael M.
Synopsis Class
Today’s synopsis class was amazing. Incredibly hands-on and helpful, and everyone walked away significantly closer to having a strong synopsis for their project. Amy, you were SO generous with your time, giving participants extra time to work on their first drafts and answering every single question thoughtfully. I don’t know where you get your energy!
Cheryl A.
Marketing Class
This class was a gift not only to my career but to my spirit. As a writer who finds pitching and promoting myself anxiety-provoking, I appreciated Amy’s breaking down the intimidating into a plan of small, easily actionable steps. She is a generous teacher who inspires as well as she informs.
Karen N.
