Webinars are held on Tuesdays or Thursdays each month at 7pm EST. Please refer to the list of dates and times below.
Chapter members will receive an email with a link to the webinar via Zoom. The link will also be posted in the ACFW Virginia Facebook Group. When instructors permit, we will make PowerPoint slides available to members under the file tab of the ACFW Virginia Facebook group page as well. Webinars are recorded and accessible for two years.
As a reminder, each time you attend a live webinar January – September, you will be entered into a drawing for a paid registration fee to our November virtual conference!
If you’re not eligible for Virginia Chapter membership but want to view the webinars, click here to learn about webinar-only access.
Scrivener 3.1 for PC
Presented by Bonnie Woodward
January 18, 2024
How to Keep Writing From Being a Pain in the Neck
Presented by Valerie Fentress
February 20, 2024
Let Your Funny Flag Fly
Presented by Shelli Ragle
March 21, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
How to Dress Up Your Story: Tips & Tricks From a Developmental Editor
Presented by Stephanie Miller
April 16, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
Pitch Perfect
Presented by Jane Daly
May 16, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
Help! How Do I Finish This Thing?
Presented by Julia N. White
June 18, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
Learn to Bleed on the Page
Presented by Darlene Larson
July 18, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
Ten Reasons Why Your Novel Isn't Published
Presented by Karin Beery
August 20, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
Oral History: Everybody Has a Story
Presented by Laurie Herlich
September 19, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
Why Oral Histories? Because EVERYbody has a story!
Oral histories are the stories of peoples’ lives. True stories can help us to understand the history of our family members and townspeople and can help us to build a multi-generational and multicultural community. Collecting oral histories may not make you rich, but, as a writer, they can be another step on the path to publication. What do you need to get started? To whom will you speak? What will you ask them? How can you put this to use? What are the protocols to abide by?
Laurie Herlich loves living in rural northeast Tennessee, where Story is everything. She writes flash fiction and cozy mysteries in a converted garden hut situated in her backyard. Laurie is a regular contributor to www.christiandevotions.us and is a finalist for a Selah award in the online devotion category. She is also a contributor to Jonesborough, Tennessee’s StoryTown NPR Radio Show/Podcast, and is an intern with the Jonesborough Storytelling Guild.
Master-ing Your Marketing Mountain
Presented by Liana George
October 15, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
Are you feeling overwhelmed by author marketing? Does it seem as though it’s a giant mountain you must climb, with only a few book sales and minimal audience growth? If you’re looking to find marketing success and make it to the top, this workshop is for you!
Together we’ll examine the levels necessary to scale the marketing mountain, using examples from the Master Himself, Jesus. You’ll learn how to build a solid foundation and acquire the necessary tools, knowledge, and inspiration to reach the summit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to MASTER the Marketing Mountain and take your marketing efforts to new heights!
Liana George, a Texas native, is a highly sought-after speaker, blogger, and author. She is known for her three books in the Hopeful Heart Series, Perfectly Arranged, Perfectly Placed, and Perfectly Matched, which were published by Scrivenings Press. Her inspiration for these books comes from her experiences as a professional organizer and her time living in China. Liana is not just a novelist; she is also the co-founder and creative director of The Author’s Write Hand. This agency provides marketing, platform building, and virtual assistance services to clean and Christian authors. When Liana isn’t scribbling away or putting things in order, she enjoys reading, traveling, watching tennis, or tending to her small farm just outside of Houston.
Website: www.lianageorge.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LianaGWriter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianaygeorge/
Crafting Success on Review Platforms
Presented by Dana Claire
December 5, 2024 @ 7 p.m. EST
In the digital realm of book discovery, review platforms stand paramount. This presentation offers insights into maximizing your book’s visibility and garnering impactful reviews amidst a sea of titles. Uncover strategies to engage the right reviewers, craft compelling listings, and navigate feedback effectively. Elevate your presence on review platforms and turn them into your book’s biggest advocates.
Meet Dana Claire, a seasoned marketing and sales pro, public speaker, and acclaimed young adult author. Combining her literary knowledge and marketing expertise, Dana founded The INKfluence—an innovative marketing agency exclusively for authors. Passionate about author education, she empowers fellow writers to build their literary empires. INKfluence’s services include consulting, promotional product design and production, marketing ghost-writing, and direct sales assistance. The agency focuses on equipping authors with valuable insights and skills to thrive in publishing’s ever-evolving landscape. With a commitment to success, The INKfluence is the go-to resource for writers making a significant impact in the publishing world today.
Playing Well With Others: How to Leverage the Power of Group Promotions
Presented by Sarah Hammer
January 16, 2025 @ 7 p.m. EST
We all want to grow our audience to reach more readers, but many of us take the scattershot approach by signing up for group promotions without thinking through whether it’s the right promotion for us. This presentation will help you discern how to evaluate group promotions from groups like Booksweeps, Authors XP, Celebrate Lit and Just Reads, while also teaching you how to develop your own successful group promotions. Sarah will share her secrets to running your own group promotions, from blog tours to newsletter swaps to email giveaways—all designed to grow your email list.
An award-winning and best-selling author of inspirational romantic suspense, Sarah Hamaker loves writing books “where the hero and heroine fall in love while running for their lives.” She’s an AWSA certified writer and speaker coach, and podcaster of “The Romantic Side of Suspense.” Sarah lives in Virginia with her husband, four children, a first-grader foster child and three cats.
Website: sarahhamakerfiction.com