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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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