Aspiring Author & Industry Professional Development workshops will take place May 27–28 as part of Book Lovers Con 27 in New Orleans — and we’re looking for passionate, knowledgeable voices to lead them.
Why host a workshop?
Get in front of a targeted audience of engaged readers, aspiring authors, and industry professionals actively looking to learn from you
Grow your platform — hosts are featured in our program guide, on our website, and across BLC’s social media channels in the lead-up to the event
Build your author/industry brand as a go-to expert in your niche
Network with fellow authors, editors, agents, and publishing pros
Sell more books — workshop attendees are some of our most engaged (and most likely to buy!) convention-goers
Some workshop ideas to spark inspiration:
Craft: worldbuilding, dialogue that sings, self-editing your manuscript
Business: querying literary agents, self-publishing 101, building an author newsletter
Marketing: social media for authors, ARC strategy, running a successful book launch
Industry: what editors/agents wish authors knew, understanding book contracts
Career: managing author burnout, building sustainable writing habits, diversifying income as an author
Ready to share your expertise?
Fill out the application below to apply to host a professional development workshop at this year’s convention.