Best Benefit Ever: Authors Get Virtual Publishing Help

What’s the benefit? Writing and publishing a book is complicated and lengthy, and often the process is only fully appreciated by fellow authors. That’s where Author U  (opens in a new tab)—a nonprofit community of authors, writers and publishers—comes in. Today the organization launched Author U Circles  (opens in a new tab), phone seminars held on Mondays that focus on four major aspects of the creative and publishing process: writing, platform development and social media, book production, and marketing and sales. The sessions will be led by a facilitator and allow members to connect with peers in a similar stage of book production. “These monthly calls are designed to provide motivation, answers, and accountability,” Philippa Burgess, Author U speaker and membership benefit coordinator, said in a statement  (opens in a new tab).

Why it works for members: The seminars offer specialized coaching and peer help and support. Writers who need to assess their social media strategy, for example, will work together to find solutions.

Other benefits: Author U members have access to an archive of virtual resources  (opens in a new tab), including webinars, podcasts, and videos. Members can also take advantage of discounts on editing, graphic design, printing, shipping and other services.

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