As writers, we are constantly on the lookout to improve our craft. As bestselling author Jerry Jenkins points out, he had already published more than thirty novels before he hit the bestseller list. If that’s not inspiration to keep plodding onward and upward, I don’t know what is!
And the good news is that, with the Internet connecting everything and everyone, we’ve virtually torn down the dividing wall of access to good quality writing courses. With the advent of the webinar, we can literally learn from experts from the comforts of our own homes—getting rid of all flimsy excuses about not being able to have time or the resources to invest in our writing skill.
In this post, we hope to compile some of the webinars available for writers. We try our best to categorize them as possible, but of course, do understand that some of these would have some overlap.
Webinars for Fiction Writers
Here are some of our curated list of webinars to help you in writing fiction:
1. How to Write Short Stories and Use Them to Further Your Writing Career
Award-winning and bestselling suspense writer James Scott Bell teaches this on-demand paid webinar hosted by Writer’s Digest. Through this course, you will learn the key to succeeding in writing a memorable short story, while also using it in your overall marketing plan.
2. Writing a Mystery/Thriller
This paid webinar on Writer’s Digest is a compilation of 12 digital content that will etach you how to write cozy mysteries and thrillers that will keep your readers up all night turning the pages. If you’re into the mystery/thriller genre, this is a great choice, but even if you’re writing in other genres, this webinar can help you learn how to add suspense to your storyline.
3. How to Write a Children’s Picture Book That Sells
If your burden is writing for children, this paid webinar may be a good investment. Learn the basics of creating the plot for a children’s book, thinking visually, and taking you all the way to making your own dummy book to find the best illustrator for your work.
Webinars for Nonfiction Writers
If you’re more into nonfiction, we hope the following webinars can be helpful for you:
4. How to Write Nonfiction Like a Pro
In this free training course, Amazon bestselling author Tom Corson-Knowles shares some of the top tips for writing and publishing nonfiction. Learn how to find what your potential readers need and find ways to offer authentic help that will benefit them, and see how that will propel your book to the popularity you crave.
5. How to Write and Sell Your Memoir
If you’ve been wanting to publish your own memoir but don’t know the first step, perhaps this paid webinar can get your creative juices flowing. Literary agent Jess Regel teaches this webinar to help aspiring authors sell their personal stories to publishers.
Webinars for Academic Writing
If you’re looking for resources to improve your academic writing, check out these links:
6. Incorporating Analysis and Synthesis
For academic writing, learning to wield the power of analysis and synthesis is a must. Check out this webinar recording to learn how to use them in your output, including the most common challenges and practical strategies on incorporating them effectively.
7. Avoiding Plagiarism in Your Academic Writing, Part 1: Paraphrases and Quotations
Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of plagiarism through this webinar that will walk you through how to paraphrase and quote other sources in your academic writing. Through the strategies shared in this webinar, you will see a definite improvement in the way you cite your sources.
Webinars for Writers on the Business Side of Things
Here we share some of the most helpful webinars for furthering your author career:
8. How to Earn a Full-Time Income as an Author
Yes, it IS possible to earn a full-time income as an author, as this free training course will show you. Created by Amazon bestselling author Tom Corson-Knowles, this course shares some of the most important things you need to know as you pursue your dreams of becoming a full-time author.
9. The Essential Online Tools for Marketing and Promotion
This free webinar by Writer’s Digest will teach you the basics about researching and finding literary agents who would be interested in your work. You will also learn the best ways of initiating contact and crafting a query letter, plus get an inside look on what agents look for in any budding author.
10. How to Crack the Code to #1 Amazon Best Seller Rankings
In this free webinar, you will learn how to get your book into the bestseller list on Amazon, the biggest space for authors on the Internet and around the world. Discover some of the time-tested strategies that can help you make your mark in this ever-important arena.
11. Thrive as a Freelance Writer in 2023 with the Skill Every Company Needs Right Now
In this webinar by AWAI (American Writers & Writers Institute), learn the most profitable skill you need as a writer. It will also teach you a simple roadmap for gaining your first client, as well as knowing how to maximize your income and the quality of the service you offer.
12. Establishing an Author Brand for Every Writer
Learn why it’s important to establish your author brand in this paid webinar by Writer’s Digest, and be inspired to think more about your social media presence and digital marketing. You will also discover ways to expand your platform authentically and how to build your author website.
Learning from Webinars for Writers
If you’re serious about your writing career, continuous improvement is a non-negotiable. We hope that this list of webinars has inspired you to keep growing, no matter what your financial capacity is. After all, learning doesn’t have to be expensive; you can start with free resources and choose only the best to invest your hard-earned money in.
The important thing to remember is that you start to apply whatever you learn from the experts. It’s only with constant practice and application that you can reap the benefits of whatever courses you take, and we’re cheering you on!
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Yen Cabag is the Blog Writer of TCK Publishing. She is also a homeschooling mom, family coach, and speaker for the Charlotte Mason method, an educational philosophy that places great emphasis on classic literature and the masterpieces in art and music. She has also written several books, both fiction and nonfiction. Her passion is to see the next generation of children become lovers of reading and learning in the midst of short attention spans.
