Start your author career the right way—with clarity, confidence, and a professional framework that sets you up for long-term success. The New Author Foundations Series offers four quarterly live trainings designed for writers who are preparing to publish or are navigating the industry for the first time.
This bundle gives you full access to all four 2026 sessions, plus replays and resource materials, so you can learn at your own pace and build a strong publishing roadmap.
Across the year, you’ll learn how to:
Understand the editing process and choose the right editorial support for your manuscript
Build a complete, step-by-step publishing workflow from draft to release
Develop a business mindset and create realistic goals that support long-term growth
Plan a professional, strategic book release and avoid the most common debut-author pitfalls
If you're ready to publish with intention—not guesswork—this series provides the knowledge, structure, and industry insight you need.
Included Sessions:
All About Editing (February 19 – FREE)
Publishing Workflow Blueprint (May 21)
Building a Publishing Business Mindset (August 20)
Professional Release Strategies for New Authors (November 19)
Perfect for: First-time authors, soon-to-be debut authors, writers transitioning into self-publishing, and anyone seeking to understand how to publish professionally and successfully.
November 19th – 7pm CST / 8pm EST
There is a right way and a wrong way to launch a book. Most first-time authors do everything backwards: they start marketing after publishing. This session flips the timeline and shows you how professionals do it.
Learn:
When to publish (and why timing matters)
Ideal pre-order timelines (by genre)
Building anticipation without being annoying
ARC timelines, platforms & expectations
Cover reveals that actually work
Using your network and community properly
Launch phases: tease → reveal → convert → sustain
What to do the week after launch
Mistakes new authors make that tank visibility
You’ll walk away with a reusable launch blueprint — so every book is easier than the last.
Presented by:
Heather Roberts, Attorney, CEO and Founder of 1852 Media and 1852 Literary
Veronica Adams, Attorney, COO of 1852 Media and Senior Agent at 1852 Literary
Please Note: After you register you will receive an email with a link to the webinar. You will have to fill out a form to claim your spot so that you receive updates, reminders, and the live link for the webinar when it happens. If you have any issues with this process, please email heather@1852media.com.
August 20th – 7pm CST / 8pm EST
Publishing a book is exciting. Running a publishing business is empowering. This session helps new authors shift from “I hope this works” to “I understand the levers that drive success.” You’ll learn:
The mindset differences between hobby writers & working authors
Why “just publish and pray” is dead
How indie authors think like CEOs
How to set realistic goals based on your genre
Minimum viable marketing activities
The role of brand, consistency, and reader trust
Asset thinking: IP, catalogs, and stacking releases
How successful authors create compounding revenue
If you want a career — not just a book — this is your strategic foundation.
Presented by:
Heather Roberts, Attorney, CEO/Owner of 1852 Media and 1852 Literary
Please Note: After you register you will receive an email with a link to the webinar. You will have to fill out a form to claim your spot so that you receive updates, reminders, and the live link for the webinar when it happens. If you have any issues with this process, please email heather@1852media.com.
May 21st – 7pm CST / 8pm EST
Perfect for someone who has a finished draft and wants to understand the actual end-to-end process of independent publishing like a business.
In this training, we break down every step, including timelines, costs, roles, and decisions:
PHASE 1 — Craft & Editorial
PHASE 2 — Positioning & Strategy
PHASE 3 — Production
PHASE 4 — Distribution & Sales
PHASE 5 — Marketing Foundations
Presented by:
Heather Roberts, Attorney, CEO/Owner of 1852 Media and 1852 Literary
Veronica Adams, Attorney, COO/Senior Agent of 1852 Media and 1852 Literary
Becky Burrier, VP of Acquisitions of 1852 Literary, Owner of Bookcase Media
Please Note: After you register you will receive an email with a link to the webinar. You will have to fill out a form to claim your spot so that you receive updates, reminders, and the live link for the webinar when it happens. If you have any issues with this process, please email heather@1852media.com.
February 19th – 7pm CST / 8pm EST
Editing isn’t one thing. It’s four — each with a specific purpose, role, and timing in the publishing process. Understanding the difference can save you thousands of dollars and months of frustration. In this session:
Developmental vs line vs copy editing vs proofreading
How to understand what your manuscript actually needs
When to revise and when to take professional feedback
Red flags when hiring an editor
How to “break up” professionally when it’s not working
Industry-standard expectations (not TikTok myths)
You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for getting your book ready for publication.
Presented by:
Becky Burrier, VP of Acquisitions 1852 Literary, Owner of Bookcase Media
Please Note: After you register you will receive an email with a link to the webinar. You will have to fill out a form to claim your spot so that you receive updates, reminders, and the live link for the webinar when it happens. If you have any issues with this process, please email heather@1852media.com.
