Watch over 50 classes focusing on indie publishing and selling books.
Learn from industry professionals, NYT's and USA Today bestsellers, and six and seven-figure authors!
Come to Live Panels, Q&A Sessions, Writing Sprints, and More!
We are The Writing Gals!
USA Today bestselling authors Michelle Pennington and Victorine Lieske. Michelle and Victorine teach nationwide at writing conferences.
Example Curriculum
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Early Access Classes from Previous Years
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- Self-editing Like an Indie Pro by Michelle Pennington (48:15)
- Using External Plot to Move the Romance Forward Without it Taking Over by Victorine Lieske (21:21)
- Fall in Love with Writing Again by Michelle Pennington (11:36)
- Tips & Tricks for Writing Short Reads by Ash Keller (27:36)
- How to Write Romance with Subtext by Victorine Lieske (42:19)
- Understanding the Three Steam Levels of Clean and Wholesome Romance by Michelle Pennington (24:13)
- Ten Steps to Publishing Success - A Beginner's Guide to Publishing by Victorine Lieske (41:00)
- The Prepared Pantser: Plotters Welcome Too by Michelle Pennington (30:09)
- Making Money as an Author on YouTube by Victorine Lieske (37:10)
- BONUS CLASS: Marketing as an Indie Author: An In-Depth Look by Victorine Lieske (104:38)
Wednesday Morning Classes
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- Writing with ADHD by Michelle Pennington (142:14)
- Marketing Tips for Busy Authors by Victorine Lieske (24:30)
- The Psychology of Romance by Janette Rallison (31:27)
- Building Conflict that Captivates by Lacy Anderson (38:49)
- What to Expect When Your Novel Gives Birth to an Audiobook by Danyelle Ferguson & Cindy Gunderson (65:29)
- Sudowrite: Your AI Junior Writer by Dena Nebergall (38:41)
- Recipe for a Sweet Kiss by Lisa Swinton (32:44)
- Writing Your Logline Pitch by Jaye Viner (35:40)
- Writing Through Disability by Laura Wolf (40:05)
- Canva for Authors by Jeevani Charika (36:37)
- How to Write a Romantic Subplot by Julie Spencer (32:47)
- Creating Characters that Keep Readers Reading by Laura Pattillo (60:15)
- What’s Mine is Yours: Author Collaborations by Ash Keller (43:28)
Wednesday Afternoon Classes
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- Help! My Romance Isn't Selling! The Six Biggest Mistakes in Romance by Victorine Lieske (26:45)
- Troping Up Your Scenes by Michelle Pennington (61:52)
- Facebook Ads for Romance Authors by The Writing Wives (53:34)
- Author’s Instagram- How to Build a Network and Get Readers by Tara Cummins (45:58)
- Never Forget Another Imaginary Friend by Lorin Grace (48:27)
- Writing Comedy When You're Not Funny by Malory Ford (30:57)
- It’s Not Rocket Science… Launching Made Easy by Katharine E. Hamilton (37:42)
- From Data to Drama: How Market Research Elevates Romance by Jadelynn Asher and CJ Anaya (53:35)
- Summaries and Slides: Narrative Techniques by KyLee Woodley (20:16)
- Getting Your First 2,000 Newsletter Subscribers by Susanne Myers (38:25)
- Writing Characters with Flair by Michelle Henrie (48:48)
- Are you First Pages Sending the Right Message? by Jaye Viner (41:22)
- How to Get Yourself and Your Manuscript Editor Ready (and How NOT to Freak Out When it Comes Back!) by Sarah Lamb (38:17)
Thursday Morning Classes
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- Questioning the Author "Rules" by Michelle Pennington (32:13)
- Indie Publishing on a Low Budget by Victorine Lieske (45:03)
- Designing Swoon-worthy Covers in Canva Pro by Danyelle Ferguson (158:43)
- Dictation 101: How to Harness the Power of Your Voice to Finish Your First Draft by Heidi McCahan (40:09)
- Using Internal Thought to Create Characterization and Voice by Janette Rallison (49:20)
- Using Promo Sites to Springload your Launch and Bump up Your Backlist by Jana S. Brown (65:38)
- Writing Efficiently With Less Resistance by Ashley Krout (31:01)
- Sentences so Sharp, Agile, and Powerful They Would Make a Navy SEAL Jealous by Jessica Kendall (58:32)
- Your Author Brand as an Online Dating Profile by Ash Keller (34:37)
- Nanowrimo Now and Later by Cassie M Shiels (58:01)
- The Heartbeat of Romance: How Pacing Impacts Emotional Connection by Kimberly Hunt (21:48)
- Multiple Stages of Marketing: How to Market Your Books At Any Budget by Katharine E. Hamilton (37:19)
- Heartfelt Hooks: Crafting Magnetic Romance Book Descriptions to Reel in Readers by C.J. Anaya (53:32)
Thursday Afternoon Classes
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- Five Simple Tips to Improve Your Writing by Victorine Lieske (29:18)
- Choosing Your Dark Moment by Michelle Pennington (17:59)
- The Nuts & Bolts of Typography for Cover Design and Interior Formatting by Stephanie Anderson (181:54)
- The Line Edit by Cassie Mae (52:24)
- Mixing and Layering Tropes for Complex and Satisfying Stories by Tara Grace Ericson (45:02)
- Create a Multi-Author Series by Amey Zeigler (34:25)
- Eating the Elephant: Breaking Down Big Goals Into Small Steps by Jess Elliott (44:43)
- Romancing the Arc: Mastering Character Arcs and Structural Weaving in Romance Novels by C.J. Anaya (43:25)
- Creating Memorable Fiction by Amey Zeigler (38:23)
- Back Matter Bullion by David Lee Martin (36:06)
- Scene and Sequel by Don Carey (33:30)
- Based On The Book: Your Novel Goes to Hollywood by Stephanie Bourbon (47:25)
- The Enneagram for Authors by Jordan McCollum & Sarah Anderson (35:59)
Wednesday Live Events
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- Wednesday Morning Live Sprints with Christine (130:35)
- Wednesday Morning Welcome and Announcements (9:47)
- Level Up with Author Assistants - LitRing (62:13)
- Q&A with Jessie Gussman (28:04)
- The Five Places You'll Make Money on a Kickstarter Campaign by Russell Nohelty (74:28)
- Wednesday Night Sprints with Michelle and Victorine (125:26)
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Bonuses
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Conference Evaluation Form
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