<p>Looking for just the right balance of inspiration, skill building, and a toolbox of writing craft tips? Join us here for&nbsp;<strong><em>LAUNCH PAD: The Countdown to Writing Your&nbsp;Book!</em></strong>&nbsp;</p><p>From the inspiring words of&nbsp;<em>The Story Summit</em>'s Amy Ferris to the practical suggestions of award-winning authors, this&nbsp;book, the first in a series of three on writing, publishing, and marketing your&nbsp;book, will help you get it right!&nbsp;</p><p>If you're intimidated by the thought of outlining your&nbsp;novel&nbsp;or creating rich and complex characters,&nbsp;<strong><em>LAUNCH PAD</em></strong>&nbsp;has you covered. If you want to learn the secret to writing a great scene, not only does&nbsp;<strong><em>LAUNCH PAD</em></strong>&nbsp;show you how to structure it like a pro, but it explains how to add the right amount of conflict or suspense, so your readers keep reading.</p><p>Each focused chapter brings authors and would-be-authors closer to the creation of a story well told and ready for publication. The brainchild of entrepreneur, author, and speaker,&nbsp;Grace&nbsp;Sammon, this&nbsp;book&nbsp;series builds on the wildly popular radio show&nbsp;<strong><em>LAUNCH PAD</em></strong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;celebrating&nbsp;book&nbsp;releases and the authors who create them.&nbsp;With countdown tips, ways to connect directly to the authors, and bonus downloadable planning sheets,&nbsp;<strong><em>LAUNCH PAD</em></strong>&nbsp;delivers a craft&nbsp;book&nbsp;that speaks right to you.</p><p>Led by Emma Dhesi, the internationally recognized author,&nbsp;book&nbsp;coach, and podcaster with a lifetime of experience in helping writers like you improve their craft and&nbsp;Grace&nbsp;Sammon,&nbsp;<strong><em>LAUNCH PAD</em></strong>&nbsp;helps you navigate through the emotional rollercoaster of finishing your&nbsp;novel.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Welcome to the&nbsp;<em>LAUNCH PAD</em>.&nbsp;Now, let's get writing!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span></span><em>Foreword by Amy Ferris,&nbsp;Author, Screenwriter, Playwright, Editor</em></strong></p><p>Featuring the writing talents of:</p><ul><li>Joe Bunting</li><li>Kat Caldwell</li><li>Heather Davis</li><li>Susanne Dunlap</li><li>Lewis Jorstad</li><li>Stacy Juba</li><li>Linda Rosen</li><li>Samantha Skal</li><li>Meredith Stoddard</li><li>Janyre Tromp</li><li>Carol Van Den Hende</li></ul><p><br></p>