For information on how to view recorded webinars, contact the FHLCW VP.
January 2024
Robin Patchen -“Navigating Your Indie Novel Release: A Step-by-Step Guide”
Robin Patchen, a USA Today bestselling indie author, will guide you through a book release checklist—a roadmap that’ll show you how to move your manuscript from your laptop into readers’ eager hands. This class aims to provide an understanding of the process involved in bringing your novel into the world, emphasizing practical steps and genuine insights to help you navigate an indie book release.
February 2024
Deborah Raney – “Writing Cinematically: Using Movie Techniques to Bring Your Novel to Life”
Not recorded
March 2024
Tracey Lyons – “Listen Up, Audio Books”
Have you ever wondered if your book would be great in audio? Join Tracey J Lyons as she shares her experience taking her bestselling Women of Surprise historical romance series from the page to the earbuds. Tracey will talk about getting the audio rights back from the publisher to the production process from choosing a narrator to distribution. She will discuss why she chose human narration over AI and talk about the cost for the total production process. There are so many choices for authors, hopefully this workshop will help answer some of your questions about audio books.
May 2024
Self-Editing for Deeper POV by Pegg Thomas
Karen Witemeyer did a wonderful presentation on deep POV in March of 2022. It’s
available to members in the FHLCW’s livebinder as #42. She covers what deep POV is, when to use it, and how to use it. Pegg Thomas is going to take it a step further and talk about how to spot when you haven’t used it during your self-editing process. She’ll cover:
- Trigger words
- Using the five senses
- Dialogue & internal dialogue
- Staying true to your characters
Bio: A lifelong history geek, Pegg Thomas lives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Michael, her husband of mumble years. She creates American stories with real history and fictional characters inspired by her ancestors who immigrated here in the early 1600s. When not working or writing, Pegg can be found in her garden, her kitchen, or sitting at one of her spinning wheels creating yarn to turn into her signature wool shawls. https://PeggThomas.com
June 2024
Author’s Secret Weapon: Scene and Sequel by Terri Reed & Lenora Worth
June 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM Eastern
Join best-selling authors Lenora Worth and Terri Reed to unpack the author’s secret weapon—Dwight Swain’s Scene and Sequel. In this workshop they will breakdown the elements, and workshop attendees will come away with a better understanding of how Scene and Sequel can work for them. Attendees will receive a handout with the elements of scene and sequel to use for their plotting purposes.
Bio: Terri Reed’s romance and romantic suspense novels have appeared on Publisher’s Weekly top five, Nielsen’s Bookscan’s top fifty, have been Amazon Bestsellers, and featured in USA Today. Her books have been finalists in the Romance Writers of America RITA contest, the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, as well as finaled three times in the American Christian Fiction Writers The Carol Award contest. http://www.terrireed.com
Bio: With over one hundred published books and novellas, Lenora Worth is a NY Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author and a member of the ACFW Honor Roll, a three-time Carol Award finalist, and a recipient of the Romantic Times Pioneer Award in Inspirational Fiction. She has written for several different publishers of sweet and inspirational fiction. A Southern girl, Lenora lives in Florida with her retired husband, where she finds inspiration and ideas on her weekly beach walks.
July 2024
Unlocking Amazon Ads: A Step-by-Step Workshop for Authors by Vincent Davis III
July 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM Eastern
Description: Join Vincent Davis for an intensive, hands-on seminar designed specifically for authors who want to harness the power of Amazon Advertisements to boost their book sales. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting your publishing journey, this workshop will equip you with the essential tools and strategies to effectively market your books on Amazon.
What You Will Learn:
- Proper Bidding Strategy: Understand how to set and adjust bids to maximize visibility and ROI.
- Budget Management: Learn how to allocate your advertising budget efficiently to get the best results.
- Choosing the Right Targets: Discover how to identify and target the right audience for your books to increase sales.
- Types of Amazon Ads: Explore the different types of ads available on Amazon, including Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Lockscreen Ads, and learn when and how to use each type.
- Real-Time Ad Uploads: Watch and learn as we upload ads in real-time, providing you with a step-by-step guide on setting up your first fleet of Amazon Advertisements.
Who Should Attend:
- Authors looking to increase their book sales through effective Amazon advertising.
- Writers who want a deeper understanding of Amazon's ad platform and how to leverage it for their benefit.
- Self-published authors who need practical, actionable advice on marketing their books.
Workshop Highlights:
- Interactive sessions with live demonstrations.
- Practical tips and best practices from an industry expert.
- Opportunities for Q&A to address specific challenges and questions.
- Hands-on exercises to ensure you leave with the confidence to create and manage yourown Amazon ads.
Bio: Vincent Davis III writes historical fiction books to keep the past alive through the power of storytelling. He is also an entrepreneur, speaker, and veteran who is a proud graduate of East Tennessee State University and was honorably discharged from the US Army in 2022. Armed with a pen and an entrepreneurial spirit, Vincent quit his day job and decided it was as good a time as any to follow his dream. He went on to publish six historical novels, four of which have now become Amazon International Best Sellers. Vincent’s mission is to inspire and empower others through fiction, as well as his marketing services for writers at WarriorBookMarketing.com. He works with authors so they can be “found” by their target readers and earn more sales on Amazon.
August 2024
Book Funnel 101 by Danielle Grandinetti
August 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM Eastern
Do you want to share a free book with your readers? Safely send e-ARCs to your launch team? Participate in multi-author events? BookFunnel is a wonderful tool, but how do you begin? In this hands-on course, I walk you through …
- Setting up your BookFunnel account (it’s a paid service, so I’ll explain the levels so you can know the best use of your funds)
- Listing up your books (whether they’re traditionally published, independently published, or in Kindle Unlimited)
- And the many options available to you with this paid service
By the end of the workshop, you’ll be ready to use this tool in whichever way will serve you best.
Bio: Danielle Grandinetti is an award-winning inspirational romance author fueled by tea and books. With a Master of Arts degree in Communication and Culture, she spent two decades teaching a variety of subjects, such as writing, group dynamics, and intercultural communication. Her accolades include the UNW Distinguished Faith in Writing Award and the CROW National Excellence in Story Telling Award, as well as being a finalist in both the 2023 FHLCW Reader’s Choice Award and 2024 Selah Awards. Danielle is represented by Lynette Eason of the Steve Laube Agency. Find her online at daniellegrandinetti.com.
September 2024
Character and Characterization: Making Your Characters True, Believable, and Unforgettable by Jennifer Beckstrand
September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM Eastern
All great stories are about great characters. Unforgettable characters are more than a set of attributes or physical traits. In this workshop, we will delve into the differences between characterization and true character. Characterization is the sum of all the observable qualities of a human being. True character is revealed in the choices a human being makes under pressure–the greater the pressure, the deeper the revelation, the truer the choice to the character’s essential nature.
Bio: Jennifer Beckstrand is the USA Today Bestselling author of clean romantic comedies, sweet historical Westerns, and Amish romances. Her popular books include Dandelion Meadows, The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill series, The Honeybee Sisters series, The Amish Quiltmakers series, and Cowboys of the Butterfly Ranch series. Jennifer is a two-time finalist for the RWA RITA Award, a Carol Award finalist, and a #1 Amazon bestelling Amish author.
October 2024
Unlocking Amazon Ads: A Step-by-Step Workshop for Authors, Part 2
October 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM Eastern
Join us for a hands-on webinar designed to help authors diagnose and fix common issues with their Amazon Ads. Instead of a typical presentation, this class will focus on real-time problem-solving, providing you with practical steps to identify why your ads might not be performing and what actions to take to improve them. You’ll learn how to interpret key metrics, adjust bids and budgets, optimize keywords, and make essential changes that will enhance your ads’ effectiveness.
This webinar is perfect for authors looking to gain a deeper understanding of Amazon Ads, with immediate takeaways that you can apply to your current campaigns.
Here are topics that will be covered in the webinar:
- Diagnosing Underperforming Ads: How to identify the root causes of low impressions, clicks, or conversions.
- Optimizing Bids and Budgets: Effective strategies to adjust your ad spend for better performance.
- Keyword Targeting: How to select and refine keywords to increase visibility and reach the right readers.
- Interpreting Key Metrics: Understanding the most important Amazon Ads metrics and how to use them to your advantage.
- Making Real-Time Adjustments: Practical steps for tweaking your ads on the go to improve results.
Bio: Vincent Davis III writes historical fiction books to keep the past alive through the power of storytelling. He is also an entrepreneur, speaker, and veteran who is a proud graduate of East Tennessee State University and was honorably discharged from the US Army in 2022. Armed with a pen and an entrepreneurial spirit, Vincent quit his day job and decided it was as good a time as any to followhis dream. He went on to publish six historical novels, four of which have now become Amazon International Best Sellers. Vincent’s mission is to inspire and empower others through fiction, as well as his marketing services for writers at WarriorBookMarketing.com. He works with authors so they can be “found” by their target readers and earn more sales on Amazon.
November 2024
Not the Usual Boring Black Moment Talk
November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM Eastern
A good black moment story starts on page one. In this workshop we will explore the key scenes that go into creating a crisis moment that will stay with your reader long after they close the book. Once we’ve explored those elements, we’ll spend the rest of the workshop brainstorming your WiP’s to craft black moments that will knock the socks of your readers!
Tanya Stowe is a Christian Fiction author with an unexpected edge. She’s a Publisher’s Weekly Bestselling Author who fills her books with the unusual…mysteries and exotic travel, even a murder or two. No matter where Tanya takes you…on a train down a mountain or a suspenseful journey packed with danger…be prepared for the extraordinary.