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The CAC25 and the CIBA Awards— An Incredible Weekend with Authors from Around the World!

2025-04-17T16:56:58-07:00By Dena Weigel|

The annual Chanticleer Authors Conference and CIBA Awards was a great success, with learning, networking, and celebrating the best books of 2025!

Chanticleer Authors Conference (CAC25) is Almost Sold Out!

2025-03-19T14:05:29-07:00By Chanticleer|

Last chance to join CAC25! Celebrate top authors, gain insights from industry pros, and connect at our conference, April 3-6, 2025. Register now!

Links to All 17 Divisions of the Chanticleer International Book Awards 2019 Semi-Finalists

2021-12-06T18:59:14-08:00By Chanticleer|

Official Announcement for the 2019 CIBAs Semi-Finalists! Each of the authors whose works made it into the CIBA Semi-Finalists should be very proud! Congratulations! You definitely have something to crow about!

Creative Tools for Gaining Media Attention by Allison Vborva, Publicist

2019-04-15T14:23:53-07:00By Chanticleer|

Is it still possible for small press and indie authors to get press for their book releases? And if so, how? Allison Vrbova shares her tips and strategies for getting the media's attention.

J. D. Barker, MASTER of SUSPENSE, to Keynote and Present at #CAC19

2019-03-23T12:15:59-07:00By Chanticleer|

J.D. Barker successfully published his debut as an indie and sold enough copies to land on the radar of the traditional publishers in a BIG way including seven-figure advances, two feature films, and a television program. He’ll open his toolbox and explain exactly what he did to make it happen.

Synopsis Writing Tools Checklist by Jessica Page Morrell

2022-03-09T16:03:32-08:00By Chanticleer|

Here is the second half of a two-part series on How to Write a Synopsis. The first part deals with synopsis development and this second part will discuss the mechanics of a synopsis.

USING SOUND and SIGHT to REVISE YOUR WORK by Craig Anderson – Writing Instruction, Editing, Author Toolkit

2022-03-09T16:09:02-08:00By C. Anderson|

C. Anderson suggests this new Editing Tool! Now you can edit your work by listening to it on a phone, in your car, or send it to a friend for a critique.