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Recent content by Robin Jeffrey

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    Craft Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitch with Robin Jeffrey

    The elevator pitch is the bane of many a writer’s existence. But it can be a powerful tool, not just for marketing your book, but for editing, and writing as well. In this course we’ll explore the elements that make up a perfect pitch, practice pitching, and learn how distilling your book into...
  2. Robin Jeffrey

    AMA: Hello!

    Hi Mike, Savvy Authors has helped me immensely in the time I have been here and I am constantly holding it up as an example of the powerful good an online writing community can do! I've been a member since 2020 and teaching workshops/classes here since 2021. I would love the chance to continue...
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    Genre Microfiction - Creating Award Winning Stories in 100 Words or Less with Robin Jeffrey

    Is it possible to tell a compelling story in 100 words or less? Absolutely! Microfiction, short stories that are told in 100 words or less, employs editing skills as much as writing, picking the right word, the right moments, and the right punctuation to tell a story as quickly as possible. In...
  4. Robin Jeffrey

    Genre-Mystery-Crime Demystifying Mystery Writing: Keep Readers Guessing! with Robin Jeffrey

    Do you have to know the solution to the mystery before you start writing your amazing new murder mystery? The ‘who’ in whodunit? The how? The why? Not necessarily! In this course, we will explore how to craft a compelling, taut mystery from start to finish that will keep readers guessing without...
  5. Robin Jeffrey

    Character Writing Dialogue that Propels Plot & Creates Character with Robin Jeffrey

    Many writers struggle with writing dialog, but it has the potential to be one of the most memorable and useful parts of your work. In this intensive, you’ll learn tips and tricks for crafting dialog that supports character, moves the plot forward, and keeps your readers turning pages. Students...
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    Discussion Conclusions

    Sadly, I can say that this has happened to me - sometimes I think people just don't know what to say or how to say 'no' . I've had people straight up laugh at my pitch and say "Oh absolutely not!" when I ask them if they're interested in hearing more about my books. That being said, these...
  7. Robin Jeffrey

    Hi Ariel! Welcome to the course! I hope you get a lot out of it, it sounds like you have some...

    Hi Ariel! Welcome to the course! I hope you get a lot out of it, it sounds like you have some great books to put in people's hands -- book events are the perfect way to do just that.
  8. Robin Jeffrey

    Discussion Conclusions

    Congratulations! You should now be ready to take on the world of book signings and author events! Thanks so much for joining me during this year's SavvyAuthors WritersCon! For this our final discussion, I'd love to hear what you think was the most helpful thing you learned in this course. What...
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    Discussion Lesson 4: Follow-Up & Follow Through

    The work doesn't stop just because the event is over! Thanks so much for joining me during this year's SavvyAuthors WritersCon! For this lesson's discussion, I'd like to invite you to make and share a book event plan for the rest of this year. Who are you going to reach out to? When? Let's get...
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    Discussion Lesson 3: Talk the Talk & Walk the Walk

    Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk! Thanks so much for joining me during this year's SavvyAuthors WritersCon! For this lesson's discussion, I'd let's swap some stories. Tell us about your favorite interaction with an author - whether it be in person or virtual. What was so special about that...
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    Discussion Lesson 2: What to Expect & How to Prep.

    What to Expect & How to Prep. Thanks so much for joining me during this year's SavvyAuthors WritersCon! For this lesson's discussion, I'm encouraging each of you to post your pitch! This should be your 'elevator' pitch - a complete pitch for your book that is thirty to sixty seconds long. Post...
  12. Robin Jeffrey

    Discussion Lesson 1: Booking Your Book.

    The "How-To" of securing engagements with stores and book venues. Thanks so much for joining me during this year's SavvyAuthors WritersCon! For this lesson's discussion, I'm going to encourage you to do some practical practice. Pick a bookstore or other venue you would like to have an author...
  13. Robin Jeffrey

    Discussion Introduction

    Welcome to Book Signing Events for Beginners! Thanks so much for joining me during this year's SavvyAuthors WritersCon! For this lesson's discussion, I'd love to get to know y'all a bit better. If you feel so inclined, I'd love to hear: 1. What drew you to taking this intensive? 2. Are you...
  14. Robin Jeffrey

    Business Book Signing Events for Beginners! with Robin Jeffrey

    Sign up and learn all the basics of this important aspect of author self promotion. Especially vital for self-published and indie authors, but relevant for anyone with a book due for release, this workshop will cover how best to secure engagements with stores, what to expect at your event, what...
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    Business TikTok for Authors: Social Media Outreach that Works with Robin Jeffrey

    The LIVE webinar will be presented on ZOOM. For more information on how to access Zoom for your first Zoom meeting, please check out HERE. Working on building your author platform? Curious about TikTok but don’t know where to start? This 60 minute session will teach you all the basics of what...
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