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Strengthen your writing, trust your instincts, and take the next right step with our short-term learning opportunities designed to help your work take root and grow. *CTC Community members receive discounted access.
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OCTOBER 2026
Live Events & Webinars
From First Page to Offer: Writing a Manuscript that Agents and Editors Can't Resist
Linda Camacho, former Random House marketer turned literary agent, knows what makes industry professionals lean in and what makes them lose interest. In an industry where you can’t control every aspect, crafting a strong manuscript is the one thing you can.
Saturday, octOber 17, 2026
Webinar
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Should I Say Something? Leaving Space for the Illustrator Without Losing Your Vision with Author Rebecca Gardyn Levington
What happens when other people's visions of your picture book don't perfectly align with your own? Author Rebecca Gardyn Levington will walk us through when to compromise and when to let go.
Tuesday, octOBEr 20, 2026
Webinar
NovemBER 2026
Live Events & Webinars
Beyond the Advance: How Authors Profit in Traditional Publishing
Join us in navigating profit potential for authors in traditional publishing. Distribution, formats, subsidiary rights, publicity - all of these play into how many books get to readers. Each of these aspects is heavily influenced by genre and platform.
Saturday, NOVEMber 7, 2026
Webinar
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Realistic vs Relatable: Crafting Characters Readers Believe In
In this webinar, we'll dive into the similarities and differences between "realistic" and "relatable" writing and how to craft compelling characters that readers connect with on and off the page.
WedNESday, NOVEMber 18, 2026
Webinar
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DECEMBER 2026
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Submission Opportunity
Thinking in Panels: Writing Graphic Novels for Young Readers
A webinar for anyone looking for insight into writing graphic novels, how visual storytelling actually works, and how your manuscript stands up to market expectations.
Wednesday, DECEMBER 9, 2026
Webinar
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Managing Your Agent Relationship Training
Private Training + Optional 1:1 Agent Audit with Bethany Hegedus
In this 70-minute private training, Bethany Hegedus walks you through the most common questions authors have after signing with an agent—and how to navigate this new chapter with clarity, professionalism, and power.
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Whether you’re submitting your first manuscript or preparing for your next big leap, The Write Match Method Bundle gives you the clarity and strategy to move forward with confidence.
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