Have you ever wondered what an editor does, or why you might need your book edited before submitting to an agent or publisher? What about self-publishing? Anyone can do it, so why should you pay someone to change the book you wanted to write? MJ Moores and Elise Abram take a look at six major […]
Are you seeking insight into the world of publishing, from crafting compelling pitches to understanding market trends? Hoping to network with agents, publishers, and authors themselves? Join us to learn how to land an agent, what publishers seek in manuscripts, how to navigate the ever-evolving literary landscape, and more. This full-day in-person event will include sessions […]
Description: Narrative podcasts are growing in popularity, and they are an excellent way to showcase your stories. In this workshop, you will learn how to tell a story using sound and dialogue; you will learn to write for the ear. We will listen to successful narrative podcasts, both comedy and drama, to understand how they […]
Are you convinced that writing to market means you have to give up on writing the ideas you love? Are you having difficulty selling your unique books and getting them noticed? Take an honest look at your target market, genre of choice, and industry competition in this practical workshop where you’ll discover the research process […]
Stepping into self-publishing means becoming both an author and a publisher, but what does that really mean? This workshop provides an essential overview of the publishing industry from a self-publisher’s perspective. Learn about the difference between traditional, vanity, and self-publishing. From obtaining ISBNs and distribution networks to royalties, this workshop is perfect for writers who […]
Provide WCYR members with a painless introduction to marketing by offering a workshop that helps them identify their author brand, target reader audience, and ideas for expanding their social media presence.
This February, Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) invites writers everywhere to take part in Write Around the World, a month of online, donation-based writing workshops led by AWA-certified facilitators from […]
Like actors, authors need to get into character. Learn the tricks that deepen your point-of-view narrator so that readers feel like they are right in the action and not watching […]
We will write a few short pieces from our unique perspectives using prompts that resonate with us. We will reflect on our feelings, memories and experiences. Please note that these […]
What is meant by “showing” versus “telling” and how can you tell the difference? Is it ever okay to “tell?” Is there such a thing as showing too much? Explore these important […]