Making Character Dialects Readable
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Brenda Hardwick
Beginner - My characters speak in a dialect. Do yours? When your beta readers read it, do they understand what your characters are saying? Is the dialect important? Bring a short piece of your story dialect and take it for a test run in this workshop. Learn tips and tricks to making your dialect readable.
Do We Dare Ditch Social Media?
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Kerry Schafer
Professional - In this interactive class, we'll talk about the pros and cons of marketing on social media platforms--and explore the other options available. Bring your brainstorming hat and be prepared to create an alternative marketing plan.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye: An Author’s Guide to Audiob
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Sue Duff Loeffler
Do you have a marketable novel and want to expand your readership? Audiobooks are the fastest-growing market for potential "readers." But it can be daunting for the novice author. This workshop will cover exactly what audiobooks are, if your novel is a good fit, how to choose a narrator, or if DIY might work. What to expect with costs, contracts and/or equipment will also be covered. A list of audiobook companies will also be provided. Question and answers welcome throughout.
Horror Genres
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Erika T. Wurth
Beginner - This short workshop will center around the different subgenres of horror, and allow time for writing short pieces in these subgenres.
Know Your Ending – How a Killer Outline Elevates Story
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Rob Samborn
Intermediate - This is the fiction outlining workshop you've been looking for! Perfect for thriller, mystery, romance and other genre writers. Take your writing to the next level by knowing where you're going with this hands-on class in which you'll learn tools and techniques to create amazing outlines.
Tax Strategies for Transitioning Authors
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Jason Evans & LindaMarie Evans
Professional - Whether you’re a traditionally published or an author-publisher, understanding the tax code is essential when you write for a living. This class will explain how you can use the tax code to support your business, go over tax strategies, while also discussing best practices all writers transitioning to a full time career should start.