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Workshops
We are making a lot of changes in workshops for 2026. We will continue to have a blend of live (In Person and Virtual) and pre-recorded workshops coming to you soon. We are in the process of moving platforms, but a few classes are currently available on the https://authoressentialsworkshops.com/ site.
2026 will bring back some classes we haven't done in several years as well as some new ones!
As always, I will be teaching some of these at events and conventions, plus the sessions we are hosting. If you are interested in having a class for your group, organization, or event, please let us know.
For more information on classes and spaces while we finish the move, please reach out via the contact form, sign up on the newsletter, or email me!
Planned classes in 2026
Classes for Writing, Publishing, and Creatives
- Business Essentials for Creatives - a 2.5 hour fundamentals class on what a business is, and how to get started.
- Intellectual Property for Creatives - a 1 to 4 hour class (depending on depth) that covers fundamentals of intellectual property, including Copyright, Trademarks, Designs, and Patents. This is continuously being updated for changes related to Generative AI.
- Pitch and Query - a 2 hour class on creating, refining, and tailoring your book pitch for publishers and buyers. Can be expanded to include time for review and refinement of student query letters and pitch sessions.
- Publishing Scams - A 60 to 90 minute class on identifying publishing scams, the current popular scams, and how to identify what's legitimate.
- Ethical AI for Creatives - The fruit of the poisoned tree (New in 2026) - a 90 minute class on Generative AI for creatives, what it is and isn't, and what considerations you need to take on deciding if - and how - it's useful to you and how it will impact your business and creativity.
Classes for Startups and for Small and Growing Businesses
- Is a business right for me? - A four hour exploration of what a business is, the fundamentals of business, and how to prepare yourself if you are looking to go into freelancing, start, or buy a business.
- The Business Plan - A two day intensive including ninety days of follow up to take your business from idea to launch. The support period is often adjusted based on project needs.
- The Proposal Workshop - crafting pitches and proposals for your business, designed for selling your products and services, grant and funding proposals, and private funding pitches.
- Intellectual Property and your Business. Every business is designed to create, license, manage, and/or sell intellectual property. What are the considerations and protections you need. (Updated for 2026)
- Money and Business - An 8 hour intensive around what money is, how it works in a business, how your relationship to it affects your business, and monetization strategies and opportunities.
- Generative AI for Small Businesses (updated for 2026) - a view of tools for small businesses, from operations to sales and support.
- Gamification and Business. How to ethically use the principles and tools of gamification in your business. (New in 2026).
