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

Author Automations

Reserve My Place

2025/09/03

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

Writer/Producer, Wolf Pack Entertainment

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2025/11/17

Kickstarter for Indie Authors

Kickstarter daunting? Chelle Honiker chats with Amy Wolf (10+ wins) on her new Kickstarter for Indie Authors course—your roadmap to campaign success.

Amy Wolf

Reserve My Place

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

Voice Over Vermont

Replay Planned

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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

KFJ Books

Replay Planned

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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

Author Brand Studio

Replay Planned

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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

Replay Planned

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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

Voice Over Vermont

Replay Planned

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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

Book Geeks Media

Replay Planned

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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

Print to Pro

Replay Planned

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2026/01/28

05:00 PM

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.

Alida Winternheimer

Owner, Word Essential, LLC

Replay Planned

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2026/02/04

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

Replay Planned

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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

Replay Planned

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2026/03/11

04:00 PM

Are you blocking your success?

Mindset makeover for authors: ditch guesswork. Aryn’s webinar shows shifts for realistic launches, doable marketing, and sales momentum.

Aryn Van Dyke

Book Rockstar

Replay Planned

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Say Hello To Our Speakers

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

Fred Freeman

Globescribe

Russell Nohelty

The Author Stack

Alida Winternheimer

Word Essential, LLC

automations

Chelle Honiker

Author Automations

Jonathan Yanez

Wolf Pack Entertainment

Natasha C. Sass

Natasha Sass

Rachel Robinson

MAJart Works LLC

Karmen Spiljak

Story Allegiance

Karen Guyler

Indie Author Training

Jenn Lessman

Beth Barany

Aryn Van Dyke

Book Rockstar

Holly Darling

Holly Darling HQ

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer

Fiction Courses

Skip Press

Celeste Barclay

Kristin Johnson

KFJ Books

Janet Margot

Book Geeks Media

Charlotte Morganti

Stacey Smekofske

Print to Pro

Mary Catherine Jones

Voice Over Vermont

Lynda Hammes

Tertulia

Michael Evans

Author Sidekick

Kathleen Kaiser

Kathleen Kaiser & Associates

Debra Sanders

Author Brand Studio

Amy Wolf

Jeremy Flagg

Remy Flagg

Nat Connors

Kindle Trends

Bryan Cohen

Best Page Forward

Marvin

Author Scale

Ines Johnson

Sarah Oldman

Author Services by Sarah

Danika Bloom

Author Ever After

Chris Wallace

Written Well

Teddy Smith

Publishing Performance

Evan Gow

Story Origin

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

course launch

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.

Indie Author Training Speaker Series

Upcoming Speakers

Course Creator Onboarding

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

Kickstarter for Indie Authors

Audiobooks: From Microphone to Marketplace

How to Run a Book Cover Contest

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

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

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

Help--My Ads Are Costing Me Too Much!

The Unspoken Rules of Publishing You Need to Know

Beyond the Hook

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

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

Are you blocking your success?

Say Hello To Our Speakers

What we'll be covering

Cover Design

Automations

Craft

Business systems

Marketing

Coaching

Mindset

Email

Advertising

Publishing rights

Audiobooks

Publishing

Translations

course launch

Talks by Category

How to Run a Book Cover Contest

How to Run a Book Cover Contest

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

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

Are you blocking your success?

Beyond the Hook

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

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

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

Are you blocking your success?

Building Your Author Platform -- The Basics

Audiobooks: From Microphone to Marketplace

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

Help--My Ads Are Costing Me Too Much!

The Unspoken Rules of Publishing You Need to Know

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