What the Heck is a Hook with Joyce Sweeney (Online)
Once I became an agent, I found that a lot of writers were just missing the mark on getting published. They could get a lot of compliments but not quite get the sale. Their reaction was to work on cra…
- Date:
- Saturday, Jul 12, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Ask Me Anything with Rochelle B. Weinstein (Online)
Join us for a chance to speak candidly with a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author as she discusses her publishing journey. Ask the questions you've always wanted to know about storytelling, being …
- Date:
- Saturday, Jul 19, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Know Your Protagonist and Villain Before You Write with Charles Todd (Online)
Even in Sci-Fi or any other genre there is a protagonist and villain. The villain can be a catastrophe on any outside force and not a single person. The same is true with the protagonist, hero…
- Date:
- Saturday, Jul 26, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Unlock the Power of Your Story with Laurie B. Friedman (Online)
Everyone has a story worth telling—what’s yours? In this engaging and supportive workshop, you will learn how to shape your memories, experiences, and life story into a compelling memoir. We will expl…
- Date:
- Saturday, Aug 2, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Building Author Visibility with Rochelle B. Weinstein (Online)
Learn from a USA Today Bestselling author how to promote your work in an over-crowded market. Discover tips and strategies to build your audience and connect with readers and bloggers.
ROCHELLE B. …
- Date:
- Saturday, Aug 9, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- In-Person Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Poetry 101: A Brief Introduction to Writing Poetry with Alexandra Alessandri
"A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness."--Robert Frost. In this introduction to poetry, Alexandra will introduce attendees to the art and craft of wr…
- Date:
- Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Claiming Your Story - How to Journal to Write the Book of Your Heart with Vanessa Riley
Journaling serves as a private space for writers to explore ideas, confront fears, and experiment with new concepts. It fosters self-discovery and creative expression, helping writers connect deeply w…
- Date:
- Saturday, Aug 30, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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A Writer’s Journey: From Idea to Book Launch with Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Learn more about the process of becoming a writer and discover how to further develop your writing skills with some useful techniques to add depth to your characters and plotlines.
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- Date:
- Saturday, Sep 6, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Writing and Illustrating Picture Books with Luz Maria Mack
Learn how to craft an engaging picture book with the right word count, pacing, and structure. Explore storytelling techniques, editing, and revision strategies. Understand different illustration style…
- Date:
- Saturday, Sep 13, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Pathways to Publishing with Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
What are the pathways to publication? Traditional, Hybrid, and Indie. What are the pros and cons to each pathway?
ALYSSA REYNOSO-MORRIS is a queer Afro-Latinx/e Dominican and Puerto Rican storytell…
- Date:
- Saturday, Sep 27, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing