Superstars Writing Seminars 2025: Full Schedule

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10:15am MST

Digital Book Delivery via BookFunnel

Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Platte

TBD

Speakers

Damon Courtney

Damon Courtney is the creator and CEO of BookFunnel, an ebook delivery service for authors and publishers. Though he would like to be a highly successful indie author, he can only lay claim to publishing a single fantasy trilogy that he does really like, despite its lack of sales... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Platte

Session

11:30am MST

The Marketing Conundrum

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST

Platte

Marketing exists on three pillars - brand, advertisements, and promotions. Exploring each of these builds a strong foundation through a continuous learning and adjustment process. Master the process. Master your author career.

Speakers

Craig Martelle

Craig Martelle is a million-selling author of Sci-Fi and Thrillers. He runs the Successful Indie Author series of author-help videos, books, and group.

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Platte

Session

2:00pm MST

Publicity for Newbies

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Platte

This presentation will show aspiring authors how to get noticed.

Speakers

Chris Kennedy

A Webster Award winner and three-time Dragon Award finalist, Chris Kennedy is a Science Fiction/Fantasy author, speaker, and small-press publisher who has written over 65 books and published more than 500 others. Get his free book, “Shattered Crucible,” at his website, https://chriskennedypublishing.com... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Platte

Session

3:15pm MST

Mastering Facebook Marketing

Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST

Platte

Join David Sherrer, marketing expert for USA Today best selling author Lydia Sherrer, as he shares actionable insights on mastering Facebook marketing for business growth, covering topics from effective ad copywriting to advanced targeting and retargeting strategies.

Speakers

David Sherrer

David Sherrer is a lifelong gamer and story teller, and is the Marketing Director of Chenoweth Press and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Games. His debut card game "Cat Magic: The Game" released in 2022 and was funded on Kickstarter within hours of launching.

Thursday February 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MST
Platte

Session

4:30pm MST

Making The Most of Digital and In Person Hand-Selling

Thursday February 6, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST

Platte

An author's guide to leveraging available tools for helping to get your book into the hands of the right readers.

Speakers

Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Mark has worked in the book industry since 1992, published more than thirty-five books, and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Past roles include President of Canadian Booksellers Association, Director of Self-Publishing & Author Relations and Director of Business Development, and... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Platte

Session

8:30pm MST

Cover Copy Party

Thursday February 6, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MST

Platte

Cover Copy Party with Joshua Essoe and Lisa Mangum

Speakers

Joshua Essoe

Joshua Essoe is a full-time editor who’s edited for NYT bestsellers, like David Farland and Piers Anthony, along with hundreds of independents. His books on writing, funded in just hours on Kickstarter cover the most-common issues he sees in fiction writing. Find him teaching at... Read More →

Lisa Mangum

Lisa Mangum is the Managing Editor for Shadow Mountain. She is also the author of four national best-selling YA novels, several short stories and novellas, and the nonfiction book Write Fearless. Edit Smart. Get Published. She regularly teaches at writing conferences. She lives in... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 8:30pm - 10:00pm MST
Platte

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