The Author Elevation MBA Workshop Series

Stop Writing Like It’s a Hobby. Start Building Like It’s a Business.

Most authors learn craft. Very few learn how to:

  • Build visibility intentionally

  • Position themselves publicly

  • Create revenue before or beyond launch

  • Develop systems that sustain growth

The result?

Inconsistent marketing. Burnout cycles. Books that never reach their full potential.

You don’t need more information. You need aligned strategy.

THE AUTHOR ELEVATION MBA WORKSHOP SERIES

Strategic Business Training for Growth-Minded Authors

This is for you if:

  • You’re tired of piecing strategy together from free content

  • You want to monetize before or beyond launch

  • You’re ready to treat authorship like a business

  • You want structure, not noise

You can keep guessing. Or you can build intentionally. Join Author Elevation Hub or Reserve Your Seat for any (or all) workshops now!

Workshop Details

Each workshop is a Live Virtual Monthly workshop, starting at 1 PM CST

Focused. Tactical. Built for implementation.

Each month tackles one high-impact business lever:

M - Monetization
B - Branding & Visibility
A - Author Infrastructure

This is the stuff authors wish they’d known two years ago.

Already a member of the Author Elevation Hub?

AEH Members Receive:

  • Complimentary VIP access

  • Full 60-minute sessions

  • Live Q&A priority

  • Networking breakout

  • All expert bonuses

No additional ticket purchase required.

2026 - 2027 Lineup

Explore our workshop series designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.

Author Elevation Hub MBA Workshop Series

Live Virtual Monthly Workshops at 1 pm CST

May 2026 (Date TBD) - 1pm CST
Kickstarter for Authors

Guest: Anthea Sharp
Business Lever: Pre-Sales Monetization

June 17, 2026 - 1pm CST
Newsletter Best Practices

Guest: Joanne Homestead
Business Lever: Owned Audience Infrastructure

July 2026 (Date TBD) - 1pm CST
Podcasting for Authors

Guest: Malen Kakkori
Business Lever: Visibility Expansion

August 2026 (Date TBD) - 1pm CST
Speaking as an Author

Guest: Tracie Poe
Business Lever: Authority & Revenue Expansion

September 2026 (Date TBD) - 1pm CST
Audiobooks & Narration for Authors

Guest: Ashley Quinto Powell
Business Lever: Format Expansion

October 2026 (Date TBD) - 1pm CST
BOOKESS: Your Starter Author Package

Guest: Becca Berkenstadt
Business Lever: Author Launch Infrastructure


November 2026 (Date TBD) - 1pm CST
Financial Planning & Bookkeeping for Authors

Guest: Alia Hewitt
Business Lever: Financial Infrastructure

December 2026 (Date TBD) - 1pm CST
Book Design for Market Positioning

Guest: Karolina Sudniak
Business Lever: Packaging & Conversion

January 2027 (Date TBD) - 1pm CST
Finding Your Profitable Author Identity

Guest: Megan Winkler
Business Lever: Identity & Alignment

Profitable Author Series: Mini Workshops with Amy

Last Friday of each month at 12 pm CST (April - November)

April 24, 2026 - 12pm CST
What Do You Want This Book to DO & Who Does it Serve?

Host: Amy Vogel
Business Lever: Vision & Audience Clarity

May 29, 2026 - 12pm CST
Your Book Isn’t the Business: Creating a Simple Monetization Pathway

Host: Amy Vogel
Business Lever: Monetization Strategy

June 26, 2026 - 12pm CST
The Missing Piece That Keeps Your Book from Reaching Readers

Host: Amy Vogel
Business Lever: Visibility Gaps & Strategy

July 31, 2026 - 12pm CST
Why Most Authors Stall After Publishing (and What to Do About It)

Host: Amy Vogel
Business Lever: Momentum & Growth Strategy

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August 28, 2026 - 12pm CST
What Do You Want This Book to DO & Who Does It Serve?

Host: Amy Vogel
Business Lever: Vision & Audience Clarity

September 25, 2026 - 12pm CST
Your Book Isn’t the Business: Creating a Simple Monetization Pathway

Host: Amy Vogel
Business Lever: Monetization Strategy

October 30, 2026 - 12pm CST
The Missing Piece That Keeps Your Book from Reaching Readers

Host: Amy Vogel
Business Lever: Visibility Gaps & Strategy


November 27, 2026 - 12pm CST
Why Most Authors Stall After Publishing (and What to Do About It)

Host: Amy Vogel
Business Lever: Momentum & Growth Strategy

Additional 2027 Workshops (Dates TBD)

  • Selling Books in International Markets (Panel)

  • Book Production Systems – Tara Wells

  • Crafting an Author Business – Emily Bissen

  • Design Beyond the Cover – Jen Faye Columbo

  • Author Business Strategy – Kara Zone

  • Self vs Traditional vs Hybrid Publishing Panel

  • Writing Craft Mastery – Anne Badulucci

  • Full-Time Author Life – Rose Garcia

  • Human Design & the Creative Process – Kayla McArthur

  • Trad Like an Indie – Reshonda Tate