Chatting with ChatGPT for Writers with Jaimie Engle
Writers.... learn how to use AI, like ChatGPT and Copilot to help with research and writing by teaching how to properly prompt the AI, organize your books, and edit, with award-winning novelis…
- Date:
- Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Engage on Every Page: 10 Ways to Keep Readers Riveted with Dorian Cirrone (Online)
One thing you don't want readers to do is set your book down after reading a couple of pages. Even if they can't finish your short story, novel, or memoir in one sitting, you want readers to look fo…
- Date:
- Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Book Clubs Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
"You Talking to Me?" - Creating Memorable Dialogue That Brings Your Characters to Life with Victoria Landis (Online)
This workshop covers all the basics as well as exploring how to get into your characters' heads, so the reader feels as though they truly know them. And that makes your stories un-put-down-able.
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- Date:
- Saturday, May 10, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
How to Start Freelancing with Dana Miranda (Online)
Freelancing offers a different way to approach work that gives you autonomy, flexibility and access to opportunities traditional jobs don’t offer. In this session, you learn the exact steps to set y…
- Date:
- Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Finding the Plot (And Keeping It Moving) with Roxanna Elden
Plot structure is often illustrated as a roller coaster with five parts: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. What needs to happen in each of these parts? That depends on…
- Date:
- Saturday, May 24, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Ethical Uses of AI for Writers with Neil Plakcy )Online)
The field of artificial intelligence is changing dramatically almost from week to week as new tools are released and new concerns arise. How can writers benefit from these tools while maintaining in…
- Date:
- Saturday, Jun 7, 2025
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- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Writing Comics and Novels with Alex Segura (Online)
Join us to learn about bestselling and award-winning author Alex Segura’s journey as a writer. Alex will share his experiences writing novels and comic books, publishing them, and finding his aud…
- Date:
- Saturday, Jun 14, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
Self-Publishing Made Simple: Your Roadmap to Success with Nancy J. Cohen (Online)
Description: Do you want to take charge of your writing career and indie publish your work? Perhaps you have a novel that doesn’t quite fit genre guidelines or a personal project you’d prefer to pub…
- Date:
- Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
How to Create Interesting Characters with Alison McMahan (Online)
What is the secret to creating characters with traits that your readers will never forget? How do you translate those unforgettable traits into unforgettable dialogue? How do you match characters t…
- Date:
- Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
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
- Time:
- 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
- Time:
- 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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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
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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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing
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.
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- Date:
- Saturday, Aug 9, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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- In-Person 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
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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- Online / Virtual Author Events Discussion / Lecture Workshop or Class Writing