RWA2020 Audio: Audiobooks 101Speakers: Kelsey Navarro and Tim Paige
As audiobook sales grow and romance fans demand audio versions of their favorite authors' books, it's more important than ever to bring your titles to audio. In this session, professional audiobook narrators Kelsey Navarro and Tim Paige will take you step-by-step through the process of getting your audiobook produced. You'll learn how to find and audition narrators, what you need to have ready before you start, how to navigate the various platf Product Code: AUDIO20A1 Price: $4.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Bangin' Hot BetasSpeaker: Karen Stivali
Take-charge alpha heroes are hot, but they're not the only men who know how to rock their lover's world. The sexy BFF, the best friend's shy brother, the sultry barista, or bespectacled hot guy reading—these are the ultra bangable beta heroes, and they're every bit as smokin' as their alpha rivals. Learn how to craft bangin' hot beta heroes that will make readers swoon as they learn to love their new beta book boyfriends! Product Code: VIDEOBHB Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Copyrights and ContractsSpeaker: Cheryl L. Davis, The Authors Guild
Authors’ livelihoods depend on their ability to license and sell their hard work, and this ability is premised on the copyright law. Authors Guild General Counsel Cheryl Davis will give a brief overview of the U.S. copyright law and outline some of the basics of a traditional publishing contract, focusing on critical provisions and perils to avoid. Product Code: VIDEO20CAC Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Dark Moments and Killer EndingsSpeaker: Annika Martin
A great dark moment is everything! It’s that gut punch your characters didn’t know they needed, the burn-it-all-down scene that leads to their rising from the ashes transformed, worthy of that HEA. It’s also one of the most OMG-difficult things to write. We’ll go over approaches to crafting a fierce dark moment, the five types of dark moments, and ideas for keeping those emotions high right up to your galloping end! Product Code: VIDEO20DMKE Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Discussion on History of Black Category RomA Critical Discussion on the History of Black Category Romance (INDUSTRY)
Speakers: Shirley Hailstock, Donna Hill, and Sandra Kitt
Moderator: Jamee Pritchard
Published 40 years ago, Entwined Destinies by African American journalist Elsie Washington (a.k.a. Rosalind Welles) was the first category romance to portray Black love. The novel was introduced by Dell Candlelight in 1980 under the editorial leadership of Vivian Stephens as the “first ethnic Candlelight Romance” in Product Code: VIDEO20CDBCR Price: $0.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Enhancing Awareness, Inclusivity, & CulturalRWA2020 Video: Enhancing Awareness, Inclusivity, and Cultural Competency
Speaker: Devona F. Pierre, Ed.D. and Sabrina Griffith, SHRM-CP, CDP
This presentation seeks to explore the tenets of equity, diversity, & inclusion. It will familiarize participants with different elements of diversity and explore several topics including cultural competence, bias, and privilege. During this presentation the facilitators hope to challenge participants as individuals and authors to Product Code: VIDEO20EAICC Price: $0.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Erotic Romance: Journey of Heart & SexualityErotic Romance: A Journey of Heart and Sexuality
Speaker: Anna Zabo
Erotic romance is more than just romance with extra sexual content. It's an intertwining of erotica and romance, two genres that have both historically been misunderstood. While romance focuses on the journey of the romantic relationship, erotic stories result in deep journeys of sexuality. When these two genres are brought together, the resulting story becomes an intertwined journey of both heart and sexualit Product Code: VIDEO20ER Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: From Heart to Page to PrintRWA2020 Video: From Heart to Page to Print: A Primer Guide to Book Publishing
Speaker: Savannah Frierson
Publishing a book is now more accessible than ever, but people often are stuck on what path is best to take. This workshop presents basic tips and advice on how to: approach the stages of the writing and publishing process; become clear on what you're writing for whom and why, so you can find and build your audience before hitting the marketplace; identify and dismantle blo Product Code: VIDEO20FHPP Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Getting Real with BloggersSpeakers: PJ Ausdenmore, Lorelei Buzzetta, and Janet Rodman
Moderator: Christine Enta
Two hours
Join bloggers PJ Ausdenmore (The Romance Dish), Lorelei Buzzetta (Lorelei’s Lit Lair), and Janet Rodman (Joyfully Reviewed and Once Upon an Alpha) for a behind-the-scenes look at reviewing from a romance blogger's perspective. They’ll discuss how they pick books to review, genre/subgenre trends, their blogging process, how to stand out as an author, and much more! Product Code: VIDEO20GRWB Price: $8.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Hot with PlotRWA2020 Video: Hot with Plot: Love Scenes that Push the Story Forward
Speaker: Nikki Sloane
You can’t pause the story when your characters want to hop into bed, but how do you keep the plot going as they get down to business? Join a three-time erotic romance RITA finalist as she discusses creating memorable love scenes that drive the story forward, reveal character, and generate page-turning conflict. Product Code: VIDEO20HWP Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: How to Edit Your Book Using Character-DrivenRWA2020 Video: How to Edit Your Book Using Character-Driven Details
Speaker: Roan Parrish
You know your characters — you created them. Now use the work you've already done to edit your book into the best version of itself. In this session, we'll explore concrete ways you can mobilize the details of your characters' personalities, world views, attitudes, interests, and histories to deepen the world and tighten the themes of your romance. Product Code: VIDEO20HTEYB Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Inclusion and Equality in PracticeRWA2020 Video: Inclusion and Equality in Practice: How Romance Writers and Editors Can Create Change
Speaker: John Jacobson
As diversity and inclusion become increasingly common in romance, we must consider what it means to put those terms into practice rather than use them as buzzwords. In this workshop, John Jacobson (they/them) proposes the creation of a practice within romance publishing that centers and uplifts marginalized voices. They will provide tangible ways that edi Product Code: VIDEO20IEP Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Keynote with Shirley HailstockEnjoy this keynote speech with Shirley Hailstock! Product Code: VIDEO20SH Price: $0.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Keynote with Xio AxelrodEnjoy this inspiring keynote from Xio Axelrod. Product Code: VIDEO20XA Price: $0.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Laughter Is Serious BusinessSpeakers: Tracy Brogan and Sally Kilpatrick
Adding humor to your work is no joke. Two best-selling authors share their tried and true tricks for tickling your readers' funny bones--and for keeping those readers turning pages. (NSFW) Product Code: VIDEO20LISB Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Let's Talk About SexSpeaker: LaQuette
Struggling with writing believable sex scenes? This is the workshop for you. Learn how to create emotional, concrete, believable sex scenes that leave your characters breathless and your readers begging for more. (NSFW) Product Code: VIDEO20LTAS Price: $8.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Leverage Photoshop to Help You SellSpeaker: Regina Wamba of Mae I. Design
Join book cover designer and photographer Regina Wamba for a creative and comprehensive beginner's course for authors who want to level up their design skills, create their own marketing graphics, and leverage Photoshop to help them sell! Product Code: VIDEO20LPHYS Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Librarians Day Keynote with Virginia KantraEnjoy this inspiring keynote speech from Virginia Kantra Product Code: VIDEO20LDK Price: $0.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Long GameSpeaker: Nikki Sloane
Join Nikki as she discusses her year-long approach to leveling up. Two case studies will be presented, including strategies, marketing, budgets, and results. Learn what worked—and what didn’t—as she attempted to hit the USA Today bestseller list for the first time. Product Code: VIDEO20LG Price: $6.00 |
RWA2020 Video: Marketing When Your Dough Is LowSpeaker: Siera London
USA Today bestselling author Siera London will share her strategies for generating book sales and creating a stable income with a budget-conscious marketing plan. Product Code: VIDEO20MWDL Price: $6.00 |