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  • Marketing Your Book Online and Getting Reviews (When You Don’t Want To Look Pushy or Salesy) – March 2025

    $85.00

    I don’t want to email all of my friends again.

    Talking about my book online is so embarrassing. No one responds.

    How do I get followers on social media when nothing I have tried works?

    Is there a way to grow my online community and author platform without looking desperate?

    No one wants to promote themselves or their books. It is hard, embarrassing, and often feels like a complete waste of time. But it does not have to be that way. There are a few, small things you can do each week that will give you big results over time. It all starts with an understanding of how to find and connect with readers in a way that makes EVERYONE comfortable. This aspect of a writer’s career is essential. We both know that effectively marketing, selling, and promoting yourself and your work is inherently uncomfortable. But it does not have to be.

    This live class offers a sustainable plan to find fans, grow your platform, and get reviews. The tools taught will help you develop the relationships you need to achieve both your creative and financial goals.

    Whether you’re an introvert concerned about being too pushy and “salesy,” or a social gadfly with an established platform—this class will give you an actionable, individualized plan to embrace the business side of your writing career without getting overwhelmed.

    Marketing does not have to be exhausting. You can use social media as a research and communication tool that you can be comfortable with. Learn how to use it to reach and connect with your readers.

    In this class, Amy Collins answer all of your questions and will show you how to:

    • Get interviewed by the press (even if you are not an expert)
    • Use online news and your opinions to grow your platform
    • Get more reviews
    • Make social media fun and work FOR you instead of you having to work for it
    • Connect with an entire community of authors for support and help

    You can turn your entire author platform and book marketing around. Join us for this class and watch your platform and fan base grow.

    Sign up and even if you cannot make it that day, A full replay will be sent to everyone who signs up, so if you cannot make it live, you will have access to the recordings.

    What Will We Do During This Class?

    • Create a plan for building your author community and platform using the tools YOU feel comfortable with
    • Create a week-by-week plan with executable action steps
    • Hold a class discussion with Amy where you can ask her any questions
    • Build a planner together that you can use throughout the next year
    • Create a tracking system so you can monitor your progress
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  • One Hour Consult with Amy Collins

    $300.00
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  • Pitching an Agent or Editor Face to Face- February 8th – Noon EST

    $95.00
    How Do I Settle on a “HOOK” That will Grab an Agents Attention?
    What is a Log Line and How Do I Use Them?
    Do I Have To Memorize My Pitch?

    Breaking into the publishing world can feel like navigating a labyrinth, but knowing how to pitch your book effectively can open the right doors. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming writers’ conference or aiming to shine on a Zoom call, this course is your ultimate guide to making a lasting impression on literary agents and editors.

    Designed for aspiring authors at all stages, this immersive course equips you with the skills, confidence, and strategies to pitch your manuscript persuasively and professionally. Rachel MacMillan and Amy Collins will share exercises to help you distill your story into a compelling pitch that hooks industry professionals and leaves them wanting more.

    What You’ll Learn In This Two Hour Class:

    • Crafting an Irresistible Pitch: Discover how to boil your book down to its essential essence while highlighting its unique selling points.
    • Understanding Your Audience: Learn what agents and editors are really looking for and how to tailor your pitch to their specific needs and preferences.
    • Building Confidence: Develop techniques to calm your nerves and project professionalism, whether you’re presenting in person or virtually.
    • Handling Q&A Like a Pro: Prepare for tough questions and learn how to turn them into opportunities to further sell your manuscript.

    This course also delves into the nuances of pitching across different platforms, teaching you how to command attention in the fast-paced environment of a conference or the digital landscape of Zoom. You’ll participate in a live practice session, receive personalized feedback, and leave with a polished pitch ready to present to the publishing professionals who could launch your career.

    Rachel McMillan is a literary agent and the author of over twenty works of fiction and non-fiction, including the bestselling titles The London Restoration and The Mozart Code.  She has over twenty years of experience in the publishing industry, having worked every angle from marketing to sales, to six and a half years as a corporate, and now, independent literary agent.  She is also a sought-after conference speaker.

    Amy Collins, a USA TODAY bestselling author and agent at Talcott Notch, champions authors focusing on fantasy and romance as well as pop-culture and lifestyle non-fiction. With 30+ years in publishing, she’s a trusted industry voice, featured in Writer’s Digest classes and teaches at conferences worldwide.

     

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  • Tackling Revisions with Focus, Clarity and a Plan- May 3rd at Noon Eastern/9 am PT

    $99.00

    ““Allison is one of the most gifted writing teachers I know. She’s like a friend privately taking you aside, delivering the honest truth you need, in a way that makes you enthusiastic to keep on going, even when the work gets very hard.””

    – Jane Friedman

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