Events You Won't Want to Miss
Friday, June 13th is jam packed with fun events. More info coming soon!
More learning Day sessions with our amazing instructors! Class info and exact times coming soon!
Friday Learning Day
Where: The Lodge at Deadwood Roosevelt conference room.
Format: Learning sessions for authors and readers.
Tickets: FREE to attend but you must register ahead of time using the ticket button below to ensure your spot. We have limited space and need to know how many are attending for handouts or other materials.
9:00 T.O. Paine Writing Back Cover Copy that Shines (and Sells)
”The first words on your back cover or Amazon detail page can make or break the salability of your book. By following the step-by-step process in this presentation, you will dramatically increase the odds that readers will make a purchase after reading your back cover.
10:00 Melissa Banczak – Boost your ebook profits with creative displays
Want to sell more ebooks and audiobooks at shows? I’ll take you step by step through creating and displaying your product in a fun new way to generate more sales than you ever thought possible. Free sample for the first 15 attendees.
11:00 T.O. Paine Revealing Plot and Emotion with Natural Dialogue
” In this presentation, we’ll explore crafting natural dialogue, subtly advancing the plot with emotion. Whether you’re writing a novel, screenplay, or short story, this session will give you the tools to make every word of dialogue count.”
12:00 Lunch break
1:00 Elise Gedicke – Indie Publishing (KU vs Wide)
2:00 T.O. Paine Using Robert Greene’s 48 Laws of Power to Create a Villain
”Well-written villains are believable, understandable, and, dare I say it, relatable. By analyzing the real-life stories of notorious historical figures and their techniques for using power in Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power, you will learn to create the killer villain your readers will love to hate.
3:00 Leslie Colburn – Launching Your Book and Getting Reviews,
Will equips writers with actionable tips to build momentum, connect with readers, and boost visibility.
Thank you to our Learning Day sponsors!!
Friday afternoon is free time to explore Deadwood and check out the events of Wild Bill Days!
Friday night Wild Book Readings
Where: The Lodge at Deadwood Pine Crest Ballroom D.
Format: Cash Bar and Amazing Deserts from Local Vendors (including Chubby Chipmunk Chocolates)
Agenda:
7:00 PM
7:15 PM Enjoy authors reading intriguing scenes from their very own books
COSTUMES OPTIONAL for Readers and Authors!
Ticket price: 10.00 plus ticket company fees.
Two sponsorships!