About Authors March Forward
Authors March Forward is part of The Author Encounter’ professional development series. It is a day comprising three online experiences to help authors move forward in their careers.
- A workshop to help achieve a positive mindset.
- A panel discussion with industry professionals
- A watch party to highlight one of our supporter members and get to know The Author Encounter.

New Year, New Mindset
It’s not too late! A change in mindset this year could be all that holding your author career back. Join for a workshop that includes discussion designed to make you think and forward in 2021 with hope and support.

A Panel Discussion
Join us for a professional discussion between Editors and Agents. Learn from experience professionals that can help you move your author career in the direction you want to it to go.

Watch party
Founders of The Author Encounter will watch an episode of The Brown Book Series. Join the ladies for an entertaining and interactive experience. Chat with them live and get your questions about The Author Encounter answer.
Featured Talks & Speakers
D.C. Gomez will host New Year, New Mindset, a workshop about the Harder parts of an author’s career. Follow by An E&A Experience with Editors Stacy Juba and Deb Ewing, and Literary Agents Hannah VanVels and Ann Rose. Bethany Averie and Nan Jenkins Founders of The Author Encounter will host the watch party.

D.C. Gomez
Author

Stacy Juba
Editor

Deb Ewing
Editor

Ann Rose
Literary Agent

Hannah VanVels
Literary Agent
Tools and Resources




Our Blog

The new edition of Ex Libris issue 03 is Here!
The Author Encounter news letter Ex Libris is a quarter editions for all members and non members interest in keeping up with the events the author encounter is involve in.
Our 1st Watch Party
Watch party March 20,2021 hosted by the author encounter. The watch party will highlight The Brown Book Series a YouTube show hosted by supporter member Shay Baby
An E&A Experience
An E & A Experience is a panel discussion for Authors March Forward. The panel will talk about various topics such as what goes into deciding to offer representation, the decision to send a rejection, the things they look for in query letters and sample pages, and other similar topics.
Register Now!
This is a free day of career building fun! Registration is required to attend and space is limited to 100 people, so get your tickets today!