The Tough Love Publishing Intensive: Ask Us Anything — Live Publishing Strategy Q&A Panel

with Keri-Rae Barnum, Amy Collins, with special guest Vicki DeArmon. Ideal for anyone with questions about self-publishing their book

WEBINAR • Thursday, March 5, 2026 • 5pm-6:15pm PST 

Bring your questions and get real-time answers from professionals who’ve worked across every corner of the publishing industry. Whether you’re still unsure which path is right, stuck on a pitch strategy, or trying to figure out how to market your book, this is your chance to get personal advice and insider insight. Key Takeaway: Clarity, confidence, and custom guidance to move forward.

Sibyl Writing Craft webinars are held via zoom, allowing you to participate from anywhere.

  • You will receive your Zoom link via email the day before the webinar.
  • We will email any essential course materials, handouts, and recommended resources prior to the start of the webinar.


In this webinar, we will:

  • Discover how to navigate specific challenges in your publishing journey.

  • Apply smart strategies for pitching, positioning, and platform building.

  • Deliver insider insights from experts across multiple publishing roles.

The Tough Love Publishing Intensive: Get Real. Get Ready. Get Published.

This no-fluff, high-impact set of webinars bring the core principles of Tough Love for Indie Authors off the page and into your publishing plan—no matter which path you choose. Whether you're still weighing your publishing options, questioning if your book is truly ready, or searching for honest answers to the tough stuff, this group of webinars will give you the clarity, confidence, and roadmap to move forward like a pro.


Clarity. Confidence. Custom strategy.

This live “Ask Us Anything” session gives you direct access to industry insiders—and actionable answers tailored to you.

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Confab Schedule

    1. Thursday, March 5, 5pm-6:15pm (8pm EST)

About this course

  • $55.00
  • 1 lesson

Meet Your Instructor

Amy Collins

With over 30 years in publishing, Amy Collins is an agent at Talcott Notch Literary Services, representing authors across the fantasy, romance, horror, thrillers, pop-culture, cookbooks and lifestyle genres. Formerly a book buyer, publisher, and sales director, Amy pairs deep market insights with dedication to her clients. A USA TODAY bestselling author herself, her works include It’s the Little Things (Simon & Schuster). She’s often featured in classes and articles by Writer’s Digest and speaks globally at conferences.  To give back to the writing community, Amy manages AgentsHelpingAuthors.com, supporting writers with scholarships and can be found at amysadvice.com and on social media @askamycollins

Keri-Rae Barnum

Keri-Rae Barnum is the owner and CEO of New Shelves Books, a full-service publishing consulting and book marketing agency. A leading expert in self-publishing and book marketing, she has helped hundreds of authors turn their writing into successful careers through strategic platform building, dynamic book launches, and innovative marketing campaigns.

Publisher at Sibylline Press Vicki DeArmon

Publisher of Sibylline Press, Vicki DeArmon, shares the wisdom of her 40 years in the book industry. She started San Francisco’s Foghorn Press at age 25, selling it selling it 13 years later. She served as the marketing and events director at Copperfield’s Books (with eight stores) in the San Francisco North Bay, developing a nationally recognized program of 300 plus events a year. She later produced the annual holiday catalog and promotion for the California Independent Booksellers Alliance’s 100 plus indie booksellers. In 2022, Vicki launched Sibylline Press with three other book industry women to publish the brilliant work of women authors over 50.

Bring your questions. Leave with a plan.

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