Becoming an Author

Have a great idea for a novel but aren’t sure where to begin? Thinking about writing a memoir or sharing your expertise in a book, but feel overwhelmed by the process? Join author, editor, writing coach, and UB alumna Anne Marie Wells for an informative webinar exploring the nuts and bolts of book writing and publishing. If you're curious about how to start writing, find an editor, query an agent, self-publish, or even use tools like AI or ghostwriters, you will leave the webinar with a basic understanding of the many paths to becoming a published author as well as a list of resources to help you every step of the way. 

About Anne Marie Wells
Anne Marie Wells, BS '09, is an award-winning poet, playwright, memoirist, and oral storyteller. She is the author of two poetry collections—Survived By: A Memoir-in-Verse + Other Poems (Curious Corvid Publishing, 2023) and Mother, (v) (Cinnamon Press, 2024)—as well as two children’s books—Mommy, Why Am I a Bird? (University of Coimbra Press, 2015) and Underwater Explorers & Rescuers (Ethical Seafood Research Publishing, 2025). Her book of writing prompts, Write Some Cool Sh!t: 366 Prompts to Rekindle Your Creativity debuted last year with Star Belt Press, and her travel memoir, Happy Iceland: How Icelandic Strangers Taught a Miserable American the Secret to Lifelong Happiness is forthcoming in June 2026. She is a freelance editor, writing coach, and creative writing instructor. Learn more on her website AnneMarieWellsWriter.com