Schedule
This is a preliminary schedule and subject to change. Note: Conference dates are confirmed; times are listed in Eastern Time.
Registration for conference is required to attend the events below, unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, July 28
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Event
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Time
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| Registration |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Opening Session: Map Your Route to Success in Romance Writing with Alex Lidell |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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| Workshops |
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The Art of Tending Your Creative Garden: Tips for Discovery Writers
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
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Indie Editor Panel
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
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Putting the Com in Rom-Com: Exploring the Impact of Humor in Romance Novels from Jane Austen to Casey McQuiston
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
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Author Life Audit
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
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Intense & Tight: Pacing the Short Contemporary
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
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Romance Author Long Tail Strategies: Maximizing Your Back-List Sales Organically
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
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Improving Your Presence on Amazon
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
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Marketing without Social Media
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
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Time Is on Your Side: How to Use the Events of Our Lives to Plot Our Stories
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Welcome Reception (off-site @ Cadillac Ranch)
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6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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| Meetups |
Evening
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Friday, July 29
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Event
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Time
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| Registration |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Continental Breakfast
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8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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| Workshops |
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The Get Write To It Girls: Writing With Partners
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
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Publishing 101: What to Expect After You Sign
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
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Directing Reader's Emotions (2 hours)
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9:30 - 11: 30 a.m. |
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Creating Page-Turning Dialogue
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10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
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Stuck in an Inspired Rut? Endless Creative Plots Ideas for Writing Inspirational Romance
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10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
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Lunch (buffet)
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Workshops
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Stirring in Subplots
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
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Ten Keys to Success & Survival: What Every Romance Author Should Know
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
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Detective for a Day: Criminal Investigations/Homicide 101 (2 hours)
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1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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Making a Plan and Sticking With It: Goal Setting and Accountability
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
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Seduce the Muse: How to Keep the Words Flowing No Matter What
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
| Afternoon Snack Break |
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
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| Workshops |
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Dark or Dangerous: The Art of Writing Dark Romance
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
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Math Is Money for Authors
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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Your Universe, Your Rules... or Is It? Don't Be Afraid of the Series Bible!
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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RAMP Mixer
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5:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Aged to Perfection Seasoned Romance Writers Annual Mixer/Cocktail Party |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Industry Networking Mixer
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7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
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Saturday, July 30
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Registration
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8:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast with Featured Speaker LaQuette
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8:00 - 9:00 a.m. |
Workshops
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Building a Better World
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9:15 - 10:15 a.m. |
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Finding Readers through Your Website
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9:15 - 10:15 a.m. |
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The Two-Hour Plot (or Plotting by Trope to Keep Your Readers Happy)
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9:15 - 10:15 a.m. |
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Creating that Fatal Flaw
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Digital Toolkit for Authors on a Budget
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
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Master POV
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
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Book to Screen
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11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
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Write to Riches: Abundance Mindset for Authors
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11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. |