by Raewyn S | Aug 7, 2026
A free webinar from Women in Publishing Summit Webinar partner, Children’s Book Mastery
Most authors pour months into writing a book, then launch it in a way that never gives it a chance. A great book with a weak launch can disappear without a trace. The same book, launched well, can reach readers for years.
A quick note: this training is valuable for anyone launching a book, not just children’s book authors. The principles apply across the board.
In this free live training, you’ll discover:
- The difference comes down to knowing what to do, when to do it, and what to avoid. In this free live training, you’ll discover:
- The 5 mistakes that hold most book launches back, and exactly how to avoid them
- The pre-launch groundwork most authors skip until it’s too late to fix
- Why some books reach readers while others stay invisible
- How to build the momentum that turns a launch into lasting sales
- A real case study of an author who went from unknown to three number one bestsellers and over 10,000 copies sold in her first few months
You’ll walk away knowing what to do, broken down into simple steps you can actually act on, whether you’re still writing, about to publish, or relaunching a book that didn’t take off the first time.
by Raewyn S | Jul 31, 2026
Editing is often the most challenging stage of the writing journey, but it doesn’t have to be a solo struggle. Join Hayley Milliman, Director of Community at ProWritingAid, for a practical, craft-first exploration of how technology can empower your editing process without replacing your creative voice.
In this session, we will move beyond basic spellcheck to look at the big picture of your manuscript. Whether you are navigating the messy middle of a first draft or polishing a final version for submission, you’ll learn how to bridge the gap between structural story editing and sentence-level line editing.
Key takeaways include:
- The Linear Editing Roadmap: Learn where to focus your energy at every stage, from plot and character development to the final polish.
- Deep Story Analysis: Techniques for identifying pacing issues, building tension, and ensuring your characters remain emotionally present and active.
- Redefining Line Editing: Discover how to prioritize clarity above all else by eliminating ‘glue words’ and repetitive sentence starts.
- Actionable Clarity Principles: Five core principles to make your prose more readable and engaging for your audience.
This webinar is designed to provide practical, actionable advice for Scrivener users who want to refine their craft and gain a clearer structural overview of their work before moving toward publication.
About Hayley Milliman
As Director of Community at ProWritingAid, Hayley Milliman focuses on building engaging, helpful learning content for the millions of users who rely on ProWritingAid to make their writing clear and effective. Hayley has a robust writing portfolio and has written for dozens of publications on topics related to education, marketing strategy, history, entrepreneurship, and more.
Hayley Milliman is Director of Community at ProWritingAid, where she champions and mentors a global community of writers working to elevate their craft. She creates practical, inspiring learning experiences that help authors move from rough drafts to polished manuscripts with confidence.
An accomplished writer herself, Hayley has contributed to dozens of publications across creative writing, education, history, entrepreneurship, and marketing — giving her a rare ability to bridge storytelling craft with strategic insight.
Most recently, she led ProWritingAid’s Novel November challenge, rallying over 70,000 writers worldwide in daily sprints, craft workshops, and community events — helping thousands push past doubt and write 50,000 words in just 30 days.
by Raewyn S | Jul 1, 2026
Presented by Women in Publishing Summit Webinar partner, BookFunnel
If there’s one thing we hear at conferences all the time, it’s, “I love BookFunnel! But, I know I’m not using it enough.” And, you’re probably not! In the ten years BookFunnel has been helping indie authors build their careers, we’ve built a lot of tools. In fact, we’re adding new ones all the time, so you could definitely be forgiven for not utilizing everything we do.
Let Damon Courtney, the creator of BookFunnel, tell you all about some of the awesome things we offer that you’re probably not using. Even if you don’t have a BookFunnel account, there’s a lot to learn here about sharing ebooks and audiobooks with new audiences, using them to gain reviews, and adding new subscribers to your mailing list. We like to call ourselves the essential tool for your author business. Come see why in this webinar where Damon will go over some of the more advanced (but not difficult!) things you can do with BookFunnel!
About Damon Courtney
Damon Courtney is the creator and CEO of BookFunnel, an ebook and audiobook delivery service for authors and publishers. As a lifelong software engineer, Damon is an expert in just about everything technical and can offer unique insight on publishing as it relates to software and technology. He is also the self-published author of his very own Fantasy trilogy and continues to spin stories in his head that he hopes to someday get around to writing.
by Raewyn S | Jul 1, 2026
Presented by Women in Publishing Summit Silver partner, Written Word Media
Your email list is one of the most powerful assets you can build as an author, but getting those first subscribers can feel overwhelming. In this session, we’ll break down practical, proven strategies for growing your email list from zero to 1,000 email subscribers. You’ll learn how to get new subscribers, what content to include in your emails, and how to turn casual readers into loyal fans.
About Tara Abbott
Tara Abbott is the Chief of Staff at Written Word Media, where the team helps authors and publishers grow their audiences through data-driven book marketing and purpose-built promotional tools. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing for small businesses, she’s passionate about helping creators reach the right readers at the right time. A lifelong reader herself, Tara believes deeply in the power of books to connect people and ideas.
