New Workshops for the Next Step in Your Writing Life

April is all about momentum—getting your work into the world and connecting it with readers.

This month’s Sibyl Writing Craft workshops focus on the next steps: marketing without the cringe, researching with depth, pitching to bookstores and libraries, and showing up with confidence at events.

Here’s what’s ahead:

WEBINAR • Wednesday, April 8 • 3–4:30pm PST • $65

The Reluctant Marketer: How to Market Your Book When It’s the Last Thing You Want to Do

with Amy Collins

A no-hype, practical approach to book marketing that actually feels doable

If self-promotion makes you want to disappear, this session offers a better way. Learn how to connect with readers, build visibility, and grow your audience—without awkwardness or hard sells.

You’ll learn how to: show up online, get reviews and blurbs, and create a simple, sustainable marketing plan you can stick to.

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WEBINAR • Tuesday, April 14 • 1–2:15pm PST • $55

Looking to the Past: How to Research Your Historical Fiction

with Julia Park Tracey

Create vivid, believable worlds rooted in real history

Bring your historical writing to life with smart, intentional research. Learn how to balance fact and imagination, build immersive settings, and uncover the details that make a time period feel real.

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SESSION 1: Wednesday, April 22 • 11am–12:30pm PST

SESSION 2: Wednesday, April 29 • 11am–12:30pm PST

Pitch Perfect: Sell Your Book to Bookstores & Libraries

with Keri-Rae Barnum

From pitch to placement: how books get onto shelves

If your goal is bookstore and library placement, this workshop breaks down exactly how it works. Learn what buyers expect, how to prepare professional pitch materials, and how to approach retailers and librarians with confidence.

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WORKSHOP • Friday, April 24 • 9–10:15am PST • $55

Author Book Talks: Deliver Your Best Every Time

with Vicki DeArmon

Presentation secrets to turn book events into confident, engaging experiences

Step into your role as the author with clarity and confidence. Learn how to structure your talk, connect with your audience, and turn events into meaningful—and successful—experiences.

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Whether you’re building your platform, deepening your research, or preparing to get your book into readers’ hands, these workshops are designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Save your spot today—spaces in our workshops are limited.

Warmly,
The Sibyl Writing Craft Team

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The Sibyl Writing Craft series gives writers the tools to succeed—from crafting striking sentences and authentic voice to navigating publishing and building a lasting career. With guidance from acclaimed authors and industry experts, these books blend inspiration and practical wisdom to help you write with artistry, publish with purpose, and thrive as an author.