Welcome to DIY MFA and thank you for attending my talks at The Writer’s Conference!
My name is Gabriela Pereira, founder and instigator of the do-it-yourself alternative to the MFA. I am so excited you are here.
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Pixels to Platform: Marketing for Creative Writers
Savvy writers know that producing a great book is just the first step. To make an impact, you need to build an author platform so you can get your work in the hands of your readers. Yet oftentimes it can feel like you’re being pulled in a million directions. With new social networks popping up every day, it’s easy to get distracted by latest marketing gimmick—or worse, give up on building a platform altogether.
Don’t worry. Platform doesn’t have to be painful and you don’t have to sell out to sell books. In this session, you will learn concrete steps for building your online brand so you can forge meaningful connections with your readers. You’ll also discover a game-changing technique that will help you understand and research your audience, whether your platform is huge or nonexistent. Finally, you’ll learn strategies to help you focus your energy and resources on the things that matter most, so your platform will be sustainable for the long term.
Perfect Your Plot, Structure Your Story
Whether you plan your writing down to the tiniest detail, or you write by the seat of your pants, an outline can make your story stronger while also making the creative process easier. Some writers think an outline is too stifling. Others spend so much time planning, they never get around to writing the book. But, if done correctly, an outline can be a powerful addition to your writing toolkit.
During this session, Gabriela will teach you how to create a strong, flexible outline that’s custom-designed for your style, your process, and your story. You’ll leave knowing how to use your outline to perfect your plot, deepen your characters and guide your story from draft to done.