INSTRUCTOR: KB Brookins
TIME: Saturday, March 2, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
PRICE: Early bird price: $45 for members, $60 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Sunday, February 25. After Sunday, February 25: $55 for members, $70 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.
LOCATION: Hybrid. Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street, #125, Houston, TX 77007 (map). This workshop is also available via Zoom.
LEVEL: All levels
CAP: 15
Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve got a book deal and are ready to take your work to the next level, building an author platform is a necessary tool in the business of publishing. Learn about what goes into creating a platform and what having a platform can do for you in this 3-hour class. KB will be covering:
- social media
- website copy and design
- crafting a bio
- how to submit and how to find the right venues for your work
- + more
Attend this workshop if you’re a writer curious about building a platform and what it can do for you. You’re ready to build your own platform, but don’t know where to start, and you’re looking for best practices on building online and IRL platforms.
This event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. This project is generously funded by the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Mid-America Arts Alliance.