2021 Workshops Schedule
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June 17th 2021
Ask Me Anything - Traditional Publishing
Time: 8:00PM EST - 9:30PM EST
Location: Virtual Event
Description:
A casual sit-down with traditionally published authors in different moments of their careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to "ask anything" regarding the panelists' experiences with traditional publishing.
Author Panel
L. Penelope, Award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance
Nadine Gonzalez, Author of sizzling contemporary romance
Preslaysa Williams, Award-winning author of contemporary romance and women's fiction
Cost:
- CIMRWA members - Free
- RWA members - $5
- Non-RWA members - $10
TBA
Ask Me Anything - Indie and Hybrid Publishing
Time: 8:00PM EST - 9:30PM EST
Location: Virtual Event
Description:
A casual sit-down with indie and hybrid published authors in different moments of their careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to "ask anything" regarding their experiences with indie publishing.
Author Panel
Kit Rocha
Cost:
Ask Me Anything - Indie and Hybrid Publishing
Time: 8:00PM EST - 9:30PM EST
Location: Virtual Event
Description:
A casual sit-down with indie and hybrid published authors in different moments of their careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to "ask anything" regarding their experiences with indie publishing.
Author Panel
Kit Rocha
Cost:
- CIMRWA members - Free
- RWA members - $5
- Non-RWA members - $10
Previous Workshops
August 2019
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Workshop: How To Write Trope Driven Plots
Presenter: L.iz Pelletier Description: Want to learn how to write a trope-driven plot? Want to learn how to turn that plot into a bestseller? Entangled Publishing publisher, Liz Pelletier, will go over the surefire steps and what needs to happen to write a trope driven plot that will sell. |
Date: August 17th 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST Location: Online Event Price: FREE Registration: Open to all CIMRWA only. Reach out to chapter leadership for registration link (info@cimrwa.org)
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June 2019
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Workshop: The Authorpreneur - Tips for Running Your Author Business
Presenter: L. Penelope Description: A passion for the written world is not the only thing necessary for a successful author career. Navigating today's publishing landscape requires authors to also be entrepreneurs. Regardless of your publishing path, whether traditional, indie, or hybrid, understanding the basic fundamentals of running a business is essential. Learn tips for running your author business from entrepreneur L. Penelope. |
Dates: June 8th 2019
Time: 10:30 AM EST Location: Online Event Price: $15 CIMRWA/RWA | $20 Non-RWA Registration: Open to all CIMRWA, RWA members, and non-RWA members. Register here by completing the PayPal form below. Workshop information/updates will be sent to the contact email you provide in the PayPal form below.
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April 2019
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Workshop: Self-Editing your Manuscript - Tackling Developmental Revisions Like a Pro
Presenter: Rhonda Merwarth Description: Learn the ins and out of content revision techniques from award- winning editor and author Rhonda Merwarth, focusing on plot, characterization, romantic arc, pacing, and setting. This workshop will offer tips and tricks on how to revise your manuscript whether self- publishing or submitting for publication. |
Dates: April 1st - 5th, 2019
Time: your own schedule (daily) Location: Online Event Price: $25, Registration: Open to all CIMRWA, RWA members, and non-RWA members. Register here by completing the PayPal form below. Workshop information/updates will be sent to the contact email you provide in the PayPal form below.
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February 2019
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Workshop: Finding Your Way to the Pacing Sweet Spot
Presenter: Angela James, Editorial Director, Carina Press Description: This workshop focuses on how to have better understand what editors and agents mean when they reference a book’s pacing. Learn what to look for in your own manuscript when it comes to figuring out pacing, structure and how to make it all work together. |
Date: February 9th 2019
Time: 10:00 AM EST Location: Online Event Price: $20, Registration: Open to all CIMRWA and RWA members can register here. Complete PayPal form below. Once payment is received/completed, an official registration link will be provided to you within 1-2 days
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About CIMRWA Workshops
Workshops are divided into four categories:
Publishing: Workshops in this category will focus on the many facets of the publishing industry. Topics could include query writing, agent relationships, self-publishing, etc
Career: These workshops focus on what it means to be a CIM author, marketing, creating an author brand, etc.
Craft: Craft workshops will help attendees hone their writing skills. Topics could include research, world building, character development, structure, revision techniques and processes, dialogue, etc.
Writer’s Life: These workshops will focus on the ins and outs of daily writing life. Topics could include healthy writing habits, writing-life balance, routine, time management, etc.
Career: These workshops focus on what it means to be a CIM author, marketing, creating an author brand, etc.
Craft: Craft workshops will help attendees hone their writing skills. Topics could include research, world building, character development, structure, revision techniques and processes, dialogue, etc.
Writer’s Life: These workshops will focus on the ins and outs of daily writing life. Topics could include healthy writing habits, writing-life balance, routine, time management, etc.
Propose a Workshop
The Cultural, Interracial, and Multicultural Special Interest Chapter of Romance Writers of America (CIMRWA) is accepting proposals from interested instructors and presenters for our 2018/2019 workshop schedule.
Our workshops are open to our chapter members as well as non-members and non-members of RWA. We host our workshops on Yahoo Groups and accept workshops already scheduled elsewhere during the calendar year.
At this time we are accepting proposals for workshops of all lengths including 1,2, 3 or 4 weeks of all types. Workshop fees may be a negotiated flat fee or split 50/50 between the chapter and the instructor, and are determined by the length of the workshop.
In addition to topics such as Publishing, Career, Craft, and Writer’s Life... We welcome proposals that focus on Cultural, Interracial, and Multicultural romance.
At this time we are accepting proposals for workshops of all lengths including 1,2, 3 or 4 weeks of all types. Workshop fees may be a negotiated flat fee or split 50/50 between the chapter and the instructor, and are determined by the length of the workshop.
In addition to topics such as Publishing, Career, Craft, and Writer’s Life... We welcome proposals that focus on Cultural, Interracial, and Multicultural romance.
Does your idea not fit perfectly into one of these categories? That’s OK! We're open to out of the box thinking. If there's a topic you're well-versed in and you think it would be of interest to writers, please don't hesitate to contact us with your workshop idea.
CIMRWA is committed to providing opportunities for writers to grow their skills through our workshops.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal you can email vicepresident@cimrwa.org.
CIMRWA is committed to providing opportunities for writers to grow their skills through our workshops.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal you can email vicepresident@cimrwa.org.
