Memoir, POV, Publishing & Rights—Upcoming Workshops


Upcoming Workshops for Writers: Memoir, POV & Publishing

Whether you’re refining your memoir voice, wrestling with point of view, or navigating the publishing industry, our upcoming Sibyl Writing Craft workshops offer practical tools and expert guidance to help move your writing forward.

Find Your Next Workshop:

WORKSHOP • Saturday, May 16, 2026 • 11am-1pm PST

When the Character Is You: Curating a Persona in Memoir

with Jordan Rosenfeld

Learn how to shape your real-life experience into a compelling memoir voice. In this hands-on workshop, memoirists and essayists will explore persona, tone, structure, and sentence-level choices that help transform personal truth into powerful narrative.

WEBINAR • Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • 1pm-2:15pm PST

Point of View: The Choice That Makes or Breaks Your Story

with Suzy Vitello

Discover how point of view shapes every aspect of your fiction. From first person to multiple perspectives, this practical webinar explores the strengths, challenges, and creative possibilities of different POV strategies so you can choose the one that best serves your story.

WEBINAR • Friday, June 5, 2026 • 10am-11:15am PST

Understanding the World of Book Publishing

with Vicki DeArmon

Get a clear, practical overview of today’s publishing industry from a 40-year publishing veteran. Learn how publishers, booksellers, distributors, and sales reps work together—and gain insight into traditional, hybrid, small press, and self-publishing paths.

WEBINAR • Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 10am - 11:15am PST

Understanding Subsidiary Rights: Foreign, Audio, and Film/TV

with Anna Termine

Explore the world of subsidiary rights and discover how books expand beyond the printed page. Veteran rights specialist Anna Termine breaks down foreign, audio, and film/TV rights, industry terminology, licensing strategies, and what authors should know about navigating these opportunities.

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your work-in-progress. We look forward to writing with you this season.

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

Warmly,
The Sibyl Writing Craft Team

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