Schedule
All times are listed in Central Time.
Registration for Indie Author Weekend is required to attend the sessions below, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, October 15
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Time
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Event |
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9:15 - 9:25 a.m.
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Welcome from RWA President Clair Brett |
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Discussion Panel: Beta Readers & Critique Partners
Panelists: Rebecca Barray, Lynn Lovegreen, Darie McCoy, & Erin Novotny |
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Your Writing as a Business: Expenses, Pricing, Competition, Value!
Presenter: Pankaj Amin |
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Discussion Panel: Freelance Editors and Proofreaders
Panelists: Dawn Alexander, Caitlin Nelson, Sarah Pesce, & Sue Toth |
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Write a Blurb with Snap, Crackle, and Pop
Presenter: Reana Malori |
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Book Cover Design
Presenter: Kate Farlow |
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Demystifying Intellectual Property
Presenter: Caridad Pineiro |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Formatting & Uploading
Presenter: Jillian Liota |
| 5:00 - 5:10 p.m. |
End of Day Recap |
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5:15 p.m.
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After Hours: Canva Demonstration
Presenter: A.M. Roark |
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Sunday, October 16
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Time
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Event |
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9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Book Brush Presentation
Presenter: Kathleen Sweeney |
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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Finding Your Target Audience on Social Media: A Step-By-Step Guide
Presenter: Amanda Lovell |
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Getting Started with Facebook/Instagram Ads: What Writers Need to Know
Presenter: Finola Austin |
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Affordable Amazon Ads for Romance Authors
Presenter: Quinn Ward |
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1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Where on Earth Is My Next Favorite Author? Metadata, Keywords, and SEO
Presenters: TB Bond |
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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The Art of Publicity for Indie Romance Authors
Presenter: Athena Hernandez |
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Building a Profitable Self-Publishing Business using the BEN-P Method
Presenter: Siera London
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Where's My Book? Increasing Your Book's Discoverability
Presenter: TB Bond and Siera London |
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5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Closing Keynote
Presenter: Siera London
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