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Get the tools you need to successfully self-publish a romance novel at RWA's Indie Author Weekend, October 21-22, 2023. This one-of-a-kind mini conference is dedicated to romance writers unfamiliar with, interested in, or need help navigating the path of self-publishing.

Don’t pass up the opportunity to gain a realistic working knowledge of what goes into self-publishing a romance novel, develop strategies to set yourself up for success, meet some major players who are important pieces to self-publishing, and get straight answers to your questions about self-publishing a romance novel that sells.

Registration opens in September!


Purchase Workshop Recordings


Purchase video recordings of the 2022 Indie Author Weekend workshops. RWA members get a discounted rate on all product purchases (members, sign in to take advantage of the discount). Note: The check-out button is at the bottom of the page.

Learn about the event sessions and speakers

 

2022 IAW: All Recordings
Includes all 17 video recordings from the Indie Author Weekend event in 2022.
Member price: 210.00
280.00
2022 IAW: Affordable Amazon Ads
Presenter: Quinn Ward. Have you heard the myth that running Amazon ads in a popular genre like romance can break the bank? In this session with 6-figure author Quinn Ward, they’ll set the record straight. Quinn will show you what to do before you spend money and how to recognize the tweaks that will convert a small amount of spend into large profit.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Art of Publicity for Indie Romance Authors
Presenter: Athena Hernandez. Standing out in a crowded market is difficult—but it’s not impossible. In this workshop, publicity expert Athena Hernandez will share successful case studies, outline opportunities available to you and how to improve your chances of getting coverage in traditional and digital media outlets/platforms, offer guidance on how to prepare for interviews with the press, and leave you with a publicity toolkit you can begin using right away.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Book Brush Presentation
Presenter: Kathleen Sweeney
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Book Cover Design
Presenter: Kate Farlow. This presentation covers all of the basics of great cover design (from DIY vs PRO, to image options and identifying and understanding market trends) so that your book(s) can stand out and make the best first impression possible.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Building a Profitable Self-Publishing Business
Building a Profitable Self-Publishing Business using the BEN-P Method. Presenter: Siera London. Many self-published authors invest thousands of dollars into crafting their first novel before they have an understanding of the publishing industry, their genre’s tenets, or a long-term book-selling strategy. This presentation is an overview of business decisions to consider when launching your self-publishing career and crafting your novel.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Canva Demonstration
Presenter: A.M. Roark. This After-Hours session is packed with tips and templates helping you Find Your HEA with Canva. How can authors leverage the FREE and PAID versions of this popular program to save time and money? Join us for another of my BYOB(ook) sessions and find out.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Closing Keynote
Keynote speaker Siera London.
Discounted price: 5.00
15.00
2022 IAW: Demystifying Intellectual Property
Presenter: Caridad Pineiro. As a former Intellectual Property attorney, IP is close to Caridad’s heart. In this workshop, Caridad explains the different kinds of protection an author can obtain to protect their work and also explain the much misunderstood Fair Use Doctrine.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Beta Readers & Critique Partners
Panelists: Rebecca Barray, Lynn Lovegreen, Darie McCoy, & Erin Novotny. The panelists discuss beta readers and critique partners.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Freelance Editors & Proofreaders
Presenters: Dawn Alexander, Caitlin Nelson, Sarah Pesce, & Sue Toth. A discussion with freelance editors and proofreaders.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Finding Your Target Audience on Social Media
Presenter: Amanda Lovell. If you are a newly published author looking to promote your latest release, this session is exactly where you begin. Where do you go to find romance readers? What is the value of a hashtag? Successful book marketing starts with these practical methods that you can easily pursue to get your work into the hands of the readers who will love it.
Discounted price: 5.00
15.00
2022 IAW: Formatting & Uploading
Presenter: Jillian Liota. Learn about formatting and uploading your book.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Welcome from President
Welcome to Indie Author Weekend from President Clair Brett
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2022 IAW: Where on Earth Is My Next Favorite Author?
Where on Earth Is My Next Favorite Author? Metadata, Keywords, and SEO. Presenter: TB Bond. This workshop is designed as an introduction to author searchability and online presence, i.e., helping readers find you on mega-sites such as Amazon and Facebook.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Where's My Book? Increasing Discoverability
Presenters: TB Bond and Siera London. This is a deeper dive into keywords and metadata for book launches. We will talk about how to increase discoverability on Amazon and how to get your book in front of more readers' hands.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Write a Blurb with Snap, Crackle, and Pop
Presenter: Reana Malori. We’re going to delve into how to craft compelling, enticing, and high-converting book blurbs. Creating a sizzling blurb for your book is both an art and a science, and a lot of fun when done right. No lofty, general concepts. We will have “how to” practical examples, so you can begin creating, or updating, your book blurbs immediately.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00
2022 IAW: Your Writing as a Business
Presenter: Pankaj Amin. This module will delve into how we can look at our writing and craft as a business if we want to do so. Specifically, we will look at concepts, such as unit economics, one-time versus recurring costs, and budgeting in order to determine how one might choose to invest funds toward a book venture.
Discounted price: 15.00
25.00

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