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  1. Deborah Bailey

    Craft Blogging for Authors with Deborah Bailey

    Social media did not diminish the importance of blogging, so don’t miss out on using a blog to build your readership and connect with other authors. We'll be covering: Tips for creating a blogging schedule that you'll stick to Deciding what to blog about and how to decide on your audience How...
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    Craft Using Your Characters' Emotional Wounds for Character Development with Deb Bailey

    Develop your characters and create backstory using emotional wounds and inner conflicts. What motivates your character? What are the traumas that might be inspiring them to take certain actions? How to determine what wounds make sense for your characters and your story Raise the stakes in your...
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    Craft Canva for Book Marketing with Deborah Bailey

    Want to make your books stand out online? Learn how to use Canva, a free and user-friendly graphic design platform, to create eye-catching marketing materials—even if you’re not a designer. We’ll walk through the basics of Canva, explore ready-made templates, and show you how to design...
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    Business Overview of Direct Sales for Authors with Deb Bailey

    Overview of how you can sell your books directly to your readers. We’ll talk some online platforms you can use, how to get paid, and how to deliver your books (and audio books) after the sale. Reasons why selling direct is growing in popularity. Overview of top platforms to use to sell your...
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    Craft Slow Burn to Soulmates: Using the 12 Stages of Intimacy in Your Writing with Deborah Bailey

    Creating romantic sparks in fiction goes beyond attraction—find out how you can use the 12 stages to enhance the intimacy between your characters. Whether you're writing a swoon-worthy romance or adding romantic subplots to your novel, this course will help you build tension, deepen emotional...
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    Craft Fairy Tale Retellings with Deb Bailey

    Fairy tale retellings are very popular for a reason. They use tropes and characters that we're familiar with. For instance, the Cinderella story is a common one across cultures and centuries. Learn how to use these familiar and beloved characters in stories and give them a different twist...