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Social Media Secrets: Taking Your Books to TikTok, Instagram, and Beyond
August 21
Video-forward platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube shorts—but also Facebook, X, Threads and even LinkedIn—reward users for bravely showing up on camera to share their thoughts and passions, and they all host rich, engaged and voracious communities of readers ready to discover you and your writing. In this live webinar, discover what it takes to get started with (or improve!) your social video game, including what to post and where to reach new fans, build your platform and become an influential author.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Virtual Conference
August 22 - 24
Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home!
Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind online event for science fiction and fantasy writers! On August 22–24, 2025, our WDU Science Fiction and Fantasy Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from best-selling Sci-Fi and Fantasy authors. Spend the weekend learning techniques for honing your craft from seven published Sci-Fi and Fantasy authors.
Write to Sell: Nonfiction Proposals
September 4
The nonfiction market is full of opportunity, but to succeed in selling your book, you need to master the art of writing a nonfiction proposal. Competition is fierce and publishers are becoming more and more demanding. You need to not just be able to explain your concept clearly and engagingly, but prove the demand for the book and why you’re the best writer for the job.
In Write to Sell: Nonfiction Proposals, Gina Panettieri will guide you through the process of crafting a compelling nonfiction book proposal.
Advanced Read Like a Writer: Classic Modern Novels
August 21 - September 18
Join instructor Mark Spencer as he guides you through a close reading of a classic modern novel. Each session will focus on a different novel, with selections rotating over time. Take inspiration and instruction from some of the best writers of the modern age! This session's reading is Goodbye, Columbus.
Writing the Mystery Novel
August 21 - October 2
Do you love reading a good mystery? Have you always wanted to write one? In this course, you'll have the choice of creating a brand new mystery story from scratch or working with a story you already have in progress.
Write Your Drama Pilot in Six Weeks
August 21 - October 2
Learn the tools professional screenwriters use to finish high-quality scripts under deadlines. By the end of this course, you will have completed and received professional feedback on a script for your drama pilot.
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