In "The Author Advantage," join Lynda Sunshine West, founder of Action Takers Publishing and 36 times #1 International Bestselling Author, as she reveals how your book can elevate your brand and attract clients. This dynamic session delivers practical strategies and transformative insights, ensuring your authorial debut is not just a launch but a leap toward unparalleled brand recognition.

You'll walk away with:

1. Insights on Positioning Your Book as the Ultimate Business Card
2. Strategies to Extract and Amplify Key Insights from Your Book
3. Knowledge of How to Establish Yourself as an Authority in Your Space
4. Techniques for Using Your Book to Maximize Your Visibility
5. Understanding of How to Monetize Your Book

Whether you're an aspiring author or a seasoned entrepreneur, "The Author Advantage" will equip you with the tools, strategies, and inspiration you need to transform your book into a powerful tool for client attraction and brand elevation. This session promises to empower you in your quest to build an unforgettable brand.

Are you intimidated by the blank page? Do you feel like you need to wait for inspiration to strike before you can write or create art? Or are you just feeling stuck in a creative rut? As strange as it may seem, the solution may well be to challenge yourself with strange rules or constraints. Imagine writing a short story made up entirely of questions. Or drawing a self portrait using only vertical lines. Or making a film where all the scenes are shown in reverse order… By setting creative constraints for yourself you bypass your fear of the blank page and transform your creative process into a challenging game.   

Learn the secrets of developmental editing, the magical first stage where books begin to take shape, and discover how to become an expert editor yourself.

335-40 minutes pre-recorded presentation - A look at and explanation of the essential beats readers expect in a romance novel.

I have been in the independent publishing sector for over six years and I've consistently observed a common misconception regarding self-publishing: Many believe that self-published books inherently lack quality or fall short of traditional standards.

It has been my mission to challenge that belief and ensure that independent authors have the means to publish high-quality books that could rival traditionally published works.

That being said, there has also been a steady decline in the quality of the types of books published. Perhaps it’s because it’s now very easy to become a published author. Or perhaps it’s because everyone wants quantity over quality.

This event fits perfectly within my thought leadership scope. I'm always excited to surround myself with people who understand the importance of maintaining quality in publishing. I see this as an opportunity for us to step in and make books better in every way possible.

Many professionals and would-be authors struggle with the dreaded “writer's block.” Attend this session to find out how to defeat writer's block each time you sit down to write. You'll never stare at a blank computer screen again! Your stories, ideas, and thoughts will flow easily when you use this proven method.

Learn how AI tools can enhance your developmental editing process, from refining story arcs to deepening character development. This workshop will equip you with practical skills and insights to leverage AI effectively, ensuring your manuscripts are not just well-edited but resonate deeply with readers. Whether you're an editor, a writer, or an industry professional, discover how AI can be a powerful ally in crafting compelling narratives - while you still hold the responsibilty and the creative power!

The shortest book you can put on Amazon publishing with a spine is 36 pages. Anyone can write a 36 page book about what they know in a day or two and publish it in a week or two.  Mila gives tons of tools, strategies, and resources to make the process easy and accessible.    (Or for the other subject: What if you could get 5 books on Amazon out of the same book? The more books you have on Amazon, the more your algorithms increase and lead to book sales.  Mila has invented the modular book concept and has been teaching it for decades. Use your shorter books as calling cards, give aways, and the outline for your longer books.)  

Want to know what it takes to prepare for a profitable book launch? Don’t have a lot of time to do loads of research? Need a plan that will work for you more than once? These five fast phases will eliminate the extra red tape and allow you to build your book empire in record time! Phases include:

• Drafting Your Blueprint
• Constructing Your Platform
• Enhancing Your Professional Presence
• Understanding the Book Business
• Publishing Preparation

Move your book from the pages to the presses. Prepare to publish—and profit—like a seasoned pro!

Discover how you can turn your book into audio on any budget.

First-time authors are often overwhelmed with all that's involved in writing and publishing a book. A book coach serves many purposes to guide authors to their desired conclusion: a published book. They can meet with the author on a regular basis so the author doesn't have to feel alone on the journey. They can fill in the gaps in the author's knowledge and provide support and accountability. And they can celebrate with the author when the book goes live.