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Self-publishing webinars

Self-publishing doesn’t mean doing it yourself. At BookBaby, we’re here for you through every step of the journey. Our free webinars offer useful tips for independent authors who are working on writing, creating, and self-publishing books.

The anatomy of a great book cover
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September 23, 2025

The anatomy of a great book cover (and how to work with a designer)

A well-designed book cover will attract new readers and instantly convey the essence of what your book is about. This webinar with Becky Rodriguez-Smith and Oliver Evensen will give you the chance to learn exactly how to create covers that sell.

From manuscript to marketplace
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July 9, 2025

From manuscript to marketplace: three steps to self-publishing success

Are you ready to turn your manuscript into a published book? Pat Aylward and Tom Wilde will show you the way to success. Whether you're finishing your first draft or preparing to launch, this is your roadmap to becoming a published author.

The power of book cover design to attract your target audience
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April 24, 2025

The power of book cover design to attract your target audience

They say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but most people do. In this webinar with Carl Pritzkat and Becky Rodriguez-Smith, you'll discover how a well-crafted book cover can be your most powerful sales tool.

Building a writing routine that works
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February 21, 2025

Building a writing routine that works

Oliver Evensen and Ramona Pina share expert tips and practical strategies to help you create a writing routine that fits your lifestyle, stay consistent, avoid writer’s block, and supercharge your productivity.

Five steps to finish and publish your book before the new year
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November 14, 2024

Five steps to finish and publish your book before the new year

Oliver Evensen and Ramona Pina share tips on how to finish your book before the end of the year (even when there are just about six weeks left). All it takes is a few steps to make it possible!

Writing time: an inspired path forward without the push & pull
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August 14, 2024

Writing time: an inspired path forward without the push & pull

Janna Lopez shares tips for how to establish your purpose and commitment when it comes to writing your book. No more “someday.”

Nine writing roadblocks & how to overcome them
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June 6, 2024

Nine writing roadblocks & how to overcome them

Feeling stuck? Don’t worry. Almost all of us hit snags on the way to a great book. The good news is, there are ways around these roadblocks. Katja Kaine shares how to get around them.

Finish your book in 2024
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February 21, 2024

Finish your book in 2024

In this writing webinar with Janna Lopez, writers can find renewed clarity in their writing, free from doubt and procrastination. Get tips to establish your purpose and commitment.

Six reasons to establish your why & write your book
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November 1, 2023

If not now, when? Six reasons to establish your why & write your book.

Janna Lopez addresses six important reasons why you need to establish your “why” — your purpose and motivation for writing — so you can become unstuck and write your book NOW.

Get past procrastination & get back to writing
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July 19, 2023

Get past procrastination & get back to writing

Janna Lopez hosts a writing webinar to help authors gain insights on how to eliminate obstacles, struggles, and procrastination.

Finish your book in 2023
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January 18, 2023

Finish your book in 2023

In this writing webinar with Janna Lopez, you'll learn how to master your book-writing motivation once and for all!

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