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New Spring Workshops
Spring invites forward motion. Our latest Sibyl Writing Craft workshops are designed to help you strengthen your craft, sharpen your publishing strategy, and step more confidently into your writing life.
From revision to submission to bookstore readiness, there’s something here for every stage of the journey.
Here’s what’s ahead:
WEBINAR • Thursday, March 5, 2026 • 5–6:15pm PST
The Tough Love Publishing Intensive: Ask Us Anything — Live Publishing Strategy Q&A Panel
with Keri-Rae Barnum, Amy Collins & special guest Vicki DeArmon
Have publishing questions you can’t find straight answers to? This is your chance.
Bring your biggest sticking points—self-publishing decisions, pitch strategies, marketing confusion, next steps—and get real-time guidance from professionals who’ve worked across every corner of the industry. Expect candor, clarity, and actionable advice tailored to your situation.
You’ll leave with: Confidence, direction, and a clearer path forward.
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WORKSHOP • Friday, March 6, 2026 • 9–11:30am PST
Bookstore Presentation Coaching
with Vicki DeArmon
For authors preparing for publication and ready to elevate their public presence.
Limited to just two participants, this 2.5-hour intensive offers personalized coaching in a supportive, high-impact setting. Each author receives a dedicated one-hour presentation slot, plus expert feedback drawn from Vicki’s decades in publishing and years of successful author training at Sibylline Press.
Whether you’re battling nerves or refining your delivery, you’ll walk away confident, polished, and ready to shine at your next event.
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WORKSHOP • Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 11am–1pm PST
Voice Up Your Non-Fiction: How to Capture and Keep Reader Attention
with Jordan Rosenfeld
Even powerful ideas fall flat without voice.
In this energizing workshop, you’ll learn how to transform dry, matter-of-fact writing into compelling prose that holds reader attention—even in a crowded, AI-saturated content landscape. Perfect for writers of how-to, self-help, essays, and narrative nonfiction who want their work to vibrate with life.
Bring your pages. Leave with stronger voice and sharper engagement.
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WEBINAR • Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 1–2:15pm PST
Beyond the Slush Pile: How to Get Through the Door and on the Editor’s Desk
with Julia Park Tracey
What makes a manuscript stand out?
In this practical, insider session, Julia—Acquisitions Editrix at Sibylline Press—pulls back the curtain on what agents and editors are really looking for. Learn how to assess readiness, refine your submission materials, craft a compelling proposal, and interpret rejection without losing momentum.
If you’re preparing to submit, this workshop gives you the tools—and the resilience—to do it well.
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WEBINAR • Friday, March 27, 2026 • 10–11:15am PST
Understanding the World of Book Publishing
with Vicki DeArmon
Publishing is a business. The more you understand it, the stronger your position within it.
Drawing on 40 years of experience, Vicki demystifies the publishing ecosystem—from booksellers and distributors to publishers and sales reps. You’ll explore traditional, hybrid, small press, and self-publishing models, define what “bestseller” truly means, and clarify your evolving role as an author-marketer.
If you want to navigate the industry strategically (and sanely), this is essential.
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WORKSHOP • Saturday, March 28, 2026 • 9–11am PST
The Joys and Challenges of Revision: A Hands-on Approach to Forming and Finishing a Project for Publication
with Christine Walker
Revision isn’t cleanup—it’s transformation.
This interactive workshop focuses on strategic, generative revision that deepens meaning, sharpens structure, and clarifies voice. Through practical tools and live examples, you’ll learn how to approach revision with curiosity and intention rather than overwhelm.
Perfect for writers ready to move from draft to truly publishable work.
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WEBINAR • Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • 1–2:15pm PST
NEW DATE ADDED!
Looking to the Past: How to Research Your Historical Fiction
with Julia Park Tracey
Bring the past vividly to life.
Learn how to research historical fiction with rigor and imagination—balancing fact and storytelling while honoring real histories. From timelines and slang to maps, fashion, social hierarchies, and site visits, you’ll gain practical tools to make your setting feel authentic and immersive.
If you’re writing historical fiction—or thinking about it—this session will ground your work in depth and detail.
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We’d love to see you this spring as you deepen your craft, sharpen your strategy, and step more confidently into your writing life.
Reserve your spot today—many of these sessions are limited in size.
Warmly,
The Sibyl Writing Craft Team
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Sibyl Writing Craft Books
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.
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