Indie Author Training Speaker Series

Indie Author Training Speaker Series

The Indie Author Speaker Series brings subject matter experts straight to your screen. These aren’t just theory-heavy webinars—they’re real, practical sessions led by authors, marketers, tech wizards, and business pros who’ve been in the trenches. Whether it’s selling direct, mastering your mindset, or finally figuring out that tool everyone’s raving about, these talks are your shortcut to what actually works.

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Upcoming Speakers


2025/06/06

Course Creator Onboarding

Chelle Honiker

Chelle Honiker

Author Automations

Watch Replay

2025/09/03

05:00 PM

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

Got writing questions but no one to ask? Join bestselling author Jonathan Yanez for a live Q&A—your personal coach for the hour

Jonathan Yanez

Jonathan Yanez

Writer/Producer, Wolf Pack Entertainment

Reserve My Place

2025/09/17

05:00 PM

Characterization and Archetypes

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

Rachel Robinson

Rachel Robinson

MAJart Works LLC, MAJart Works LLC

Reserve My Place

2025/09/24

05:00 PM

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.

Karmen Spiljak

Karmen Spiljak

Story Allegiance

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2025/10/01

05:00 PM

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).

Beth Barany

Beth Barany

Beth Barany

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2025/10/08

05:00 PM

How to Dictate Your Novel

Struggled with dictation? You’re not alone. Learn how Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer went from giving up to writing 13 books—by voice.

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Fiction Courses

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2025/10/15

05:00 PM

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.

Karmen Spiljak

Karmen Spiljak

Story Allegiance

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2025/10/22

05:00 PM

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.

Jenn Lessman

Jenn Lessman

Jenn Lessman

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2025/10/29

04:00 PM

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.

Marla Albertie

Marla Albertie

Truth Speaks Group LLC, Truth Speaks Group LLC

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2025/11/05

05:00 PM

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.

Skip Press

Skip Press

Skip Press

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2025/11/12

05:00 PM

5 LinkedIn Strategies Nonfiction Authors Need to Know

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

Aryn Van Dyke

Aryn Van Dyke

Book Rockstar

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2025/11/19

05:00 PM

Audiobooks: From Microphone to Marketplace

Audiobooks have enjoyed double-digit growth for the last 12 years - with no sign of slowing down. Learn how and where to start your audiobook journey.

Mary Catherine Jones

Mary Catherine Jones

Voice Over Vermont

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2025/11/26

05:00 PM

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 13K books sold!

Kristin Johnson

Kristin Johnson

KFJ Books

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2025/12/03

05:00 PM

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.

Debra Sanders

Debra Sanders

Author Brand Studio

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2025/12/10

05:00 PM

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

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

Charlotte Morganti

Charlotte Morganti

Charlotte Morganti

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2025/12/17

05:00 PM

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 live coaching with a producer!

Mary Catherine Jones

Mary Catherine Jones

Voice Over Vermont

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2026/01/07

05:00 PM

Help--My Ads Are Costing Me Too Much!

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

Janet Margot

Janet Margot

Book Geeks Media

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2026/01/14

05:00 PM

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.

Stacey Smekofske

Stacey Smekofske

Print to Pro

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2026/02/11

05:00 PM

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.

Celeste Barclay

Celeste Barclay

Celeste Barclay

Reserve My Place

Say Hello To Our Speakers

We couldn't be more excited about our lineup. Which talks will you be checking out?

Fred Freeman

Fred Freeman

Globescribe

chelle23@mail.indieauthormagazine.com

[email protected]

Russell Nohelty

Russell Nohelty

The Author Stack

automations Chelle Honiker

Chelle Honiker

Author Automations

Jonathan Yanez

Jonathan Yanez

Wolf Pack Entertainment

Natasha C. Sass

Natasha C. Sass

Natasha Sass

Rachel Robinson

Rachel Robinson

MAJart Works LLC

Karmen Spiljak

Karmen Spiljak

Story Allegiance

Karen Guyler

Karen Guyler

Indie Author Training

Jenn Lessman

Jenn Lessman

Jenn Lessman

Marla Albertie

Marla Albertie

Truth Speaks Group LLC

Beth Barany

Beth Barany

Beth Barany

Aryn Van Dyke

Aryn Van Dyke

Book Rockstar

Holly Darling

Holly Darling

Holly Darling HQ

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Fiction Courses

Skip Press

Skip Press

Skip Press

Celeste Barclay

Celeste Barclay

Celeste Barclay

Kristin Johnson

Kristin Johnson

KFJ Books

Janet Margot

Janet Margot

Book Geeks Media

Charlotte Morganti

Charlotte Morganti

Charlotte Morganti

Stacey Smekofske

Stacey Smekofske

Print to Pro

Mary Catherine Jones

Mary Catherine Jones

Voice Over Vermont

Lynda Hammes

Lynda Hammes

Tertulia

Michael Evans

Michael Evans

Author Sidekick

Kathleen Kaiser

Kathleen Kaiser

Kathleen Kaiser & Associates

Debra Sanders

Debra Sanders

Author Brand Studio

Amy Wolf

Amy Wolf

Amy Wolf

Jeremy Flagg

Jeremy Flagg

Remy Flagg

Nat Connors

Nat Connors

Kindle Trends

Bryan Cohen

Bryan Cohen

Best Page Forward

Marvin

Marvin

Author Scale

Ines Johnson

Ines Johnson

Ines Johnson

Sarah Oldman

Sarah Oldman

Author Services by Sarah

Danika Bloom

Danika Bloom

Author Ever After

Chris Wallace

Chris Wallace

Written Well

Teddy Smith

Teddy Smith

Publishing Performance

Evan Gow

Evan Gow

Story Origin

Linda Ugelow

Linda Ugelow

Linda Ugelow

What we'll be covering

We'll be covering a range of topics during the event. What will you be watching?

Cover Design

Automations

Craft

Business systems

Marketing

Coaching

Mindset

Email

Advertising

Publishing rights

Audiobooks

Publishing

Translations

Talks by Category

Whether you're here to boost your book sales, level up your craft, or finally tame your tech stack, we've grouped our expert-led talks by subject so you can skip the guesswork. Each collection is a no-fluff, all-help lineup designed to give you practical takeaways you can actually use—no matter where you are on your author journey.

Cover Design

How to Run a Book Cover Contest

Marketing

How to Run a Book Cover Contest

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

Heart-Centered Marketing for Fiction Authors

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

5 LinkedIn Strategies Nonfiction Authors Need to Know

Audiobooks: From Microphone to Marketplace

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

Help--My Ads Are Costing Me Too Much!

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

Craft

Characterization and Archetypes

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

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

Business systems

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

Mindset

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

Heart-Centered Marketing for Fiction Authors

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

Email

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

Audiobooks

Audiobooks: From Microphone to Marketplace

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

Advertising

Help--My Ads Are Costing Me Too Much!

Coaching

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

Write Your Role: Job Crafting for Authors

Publishing rights

The Unspoken Rules of Publishing You Need to Know

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