Appearances
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Hire Bernadette Marie to speak at your next writers' event
Bernadette Marie is an International Bestselling Author who has published nearly twenty of her own novels and has helped launch the careers of other bestselling authors. She is the owner of 5 Prince Publishing and Illumination Author Events. Her expertise are in writing, publishing, and promotion on a small budget. If you are interested in having Bernadette Marie speak at your function please fill out the contact form below. There may be a nominal fee.
Speaking Engagements and Workshops
(*Bernadette is available to present these workshops upon request for writing organizations and conference. Please contact her at info@bernadettemarie.com as there my be a nominal fee and travel expenses.)
*Publicity for the Pre-Published Author (1 or 2 hour workshop)
Learn how to publicize yourself as an author before you are published to maximize your exposure for publishers and future readers.
*Writing Romance From Concept to Completion (2 hour workshop)
Explore the process of writing in the romance genre. Learn the difference between its subgenres and how a romance story line may differ from other genres. Gain insight on the importance of POV, open and closed doors, and heat levels.
*Successfully Writing a Series (1 or 2 hour workshop)
Explore the best strategies for planning, organizing, and writing a series in different genres.
*Getting Your Manuscript Finished and Submission Ready (2 hour workshop)
Finishing your manuscript is only the first step. In this workshop we will go through a fine checklist of making your manuscript ready for submission to a publisher, editor, or agent.
*Intimate Details Without Following Your Characters into the Bedroom (1 or 2 hour workshop)
Romance can be hot and spicy without going into explicit detail. Learn how to close the door on sex, but create heat and passion.
*How to Host or Participate in an Online Takeover Event (1 hour workshop)
Online takeovers on social media are a great way to build your readership. Learn effective time management and marketing skills to give you maximum exposure in this quick paced environment.
*Go With the Flow / Story Arc Mapping for the Recovering Pantser (1 hour workshop)
If you've been writing stories by the seat of your pants, learn how to develop an easy and effective visual story arc to help keep your manuscript flowing nicely. In this workshop we will learn how to map out a story without giving up that free for all pantser attitude.
Bernadette Marie is skilled and knowledgable in the following areas and can be a great asset on a panel or group discussion:
*Independent Publishing
*Online/Social Media Marketing
*Setting up and using Social Media
*Book Formatting using Word or Vellum
*Romance and the Sub-Romance Genre
*Publicity for the Pre-Published Author (1 or 2 hour workshop)
Learn how to publicize yourself as an author before you are published to maximize your exposure for publishers and future readers.
*Writing Romance From Concept to Completion (2 hour workshop)
Explore the process of writing in the romance genre. Learn the difference between its subgenres and how a romance story line may differ from other genres. Gain insight on the importance of POV, open and closed doors, and heat levels.
*Successfully Writing a Series (1 or 2 hour workshop)
Explore the best strategies for planning, organizing, and writing a series in different genres.
*Getting Your Manuscript Finished and Submission Ready (2 hour workshop)
Finishing your manuscript is only the first step. In this workshop we will go through a fine checklist of making your manuscript ready for submission to a publisher, editor, or agent.
*Intimate Details Without Following Your Characters into the Bedroom (1 or 2 hour workshop)
Romance can be hot and spicy without going into explicit detail. Learn how to close the door on sex, but create heat and passion.
*How to Host or Participate in an Online Takeover Event (1 hour workshop)
Online takeovers on social media are a great way to build your readership. Learn effective time management and marketing skills to give you maximum exposure in this quick paced environment.
*Go With the Flow / Story Arc Mapping for the Recovering Pantser (1 hour workshop)
If you've been writing stories by the seat of your pants, learn how to develop an easy and effective visual story arc to help keep your manuscript flowing nicely. In this workshop we will learn how to map out a story without giving up that free for all pantser attitude.
Bernadette Marie is skilled and knowledgable in the following areas and can be a great asset on a panel or group discussion:
*Independent Publishing
*Online/Social Media Marketing
*Setting up and using Social Media
*Book Formatting using Word or Vellum
*Romance and the Sub-Romance Genre
Bernadette Marie will be touring in 2017 with Illumination Author Events. These events are small venues with 3-4 feature authors. Each event will have a luncheon with the featured authors, exclusive seating at author tables available, and a book signing after the luncheon which includes other authors in the area. For more information please visit the website at www.illuminationauthorevents.com
Book Club!
Bernadette Marie is available to attend your book club meeting via online chat or Skype. If you are interested please fill out the form below.
