Post-Con Report: RavenCon 2023

I’m home after a weekend at RavenCon in Richmond Virginia. Final tally: 7 times a panelist, attended 5 panels, 1 launch party, and the opening ceremonies. And more!

6 Steps To Prep As A Convention Panelist

Are you interested in becoming a panelist?
Are you an experienced panelist? Tell me about your favorite panel — and any prep steps you take that I skipped!

Here’s what I do to get ready.

A Starter’s Guide To Social Media #7: TikTok, Reels, and YT Shorts (Short Videos)

After a grand total of one week on TikTok, I think it’s time to add video shorts to my Starter’s … More

Another Weekend, Another Convention to Panel

As September turned into October, I drove around the Beltway and attended my first CapClave — where reading is not extinct. I got to speak on 4 panels, attend 5 others, and talk shop with some great people.

Getting Started with Audio Book Narration

With a mother who was a children’s librarian and did the best bedtime stories, I’ve always been fascinated with audiobook narration. As an adult, I’ve dabbled in voice acting with the fairytale podcast, Anansi Storytime (Anansi, like the spider). So, how do you get started with audiobook narration, how do authors find a narrator for their works, and should you ever record your own stories?

Authortube Best Practices

Writers on video? Join us!
How?
1. With a Consistent Style
2. A Regular Schedule
3. By Being a Good Guest (get invited back!)
4. Collaborate
5. Join the Community!
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