FEATURED EVENT
Threat, Benefit, or Both? What AI Means for Your Book and the Publishing Industry
May 13, 10 am PT (1 pm ET), 2025
Is AI the end of book publishing and authors as we know it? How worried should we be? What does this mean for the book industry and authors? Are there any saving graces, or are we just tiny sea urchins shaking our fists at a tidal wave that will swallow us up without a thought?

Fresh Ink: A webinar series featuring new Berrett-Koehler books
February 27, March 13, April 15, June 19, and September 16, 2025
We are pleased to launch Fresh Ink, a free virtual webinar series designed to generate support among our author community for upcoming Berrett-Koehler book releases.
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Improvisational Writing Series
First Thursday of each month at 1 pm Eastern Time, 2024
When was the last time you experienced the sheer joy of writing? Improvisational writing is designed to take the work out of writing, leaving only the delight of creativity. Each 2- or 3-minute exercise starts with a common prompt, and then everyone starts writing without paying attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, logic, or all the other “rules” that have been used to take the fun out of writing. The BK Author group invites you to a series of no-cost Zoom-based sessions, designed to make writing fun again.
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BookPlan 2025: How to Build Your Author Platform and Sell Your Nonfiction Book
April 2–4, 2025
Traditional methods of book marketing—PR campaigns, social media marketing, big-name endorsements—don't work. Let us show you what does.
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Our Programs
Annual Retreat
The annual BK Author Retreat gatherings our author community together for several days of conversations, connections, and renewal. Our 2024 Retreat will be November 1–4 in Los Altos, California. Learn More
Regional Gatherings
Get to know the BK authors in your area! If you live in a metro area and are interested in organizing a simple gathering of authors (e.g. a dinner, evening social, etc.), reach out to us at [email protected] to get a list of the authors in your area.
Fresh Ink Webinars
A virtual webinar series designed to generate support among our author community for upcoming Berrett-Koehler book releases. See upcoming dates