Join our founder, Jessica Conoley, for these FREE upcoming classes!
The Business of Writing & Authorship
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. CST Mid-Continent Public Library’s Story Center, Liberty, MO
Topic: A sustainable writing career requires more than good writing; it requires an understanding of the industry and a consistent investment of time in your writing business. This workshop lays a foundation of effective, sustainable, long-term business practices for writers. Author Jessica Conoley will discuss an Authorpreneur’s mindset, time-blocking, marketing efficiently, and business basics. This event is part of the Written Storytelling Certificate Program. Please note: This program will take place in person in The Story Center historic home. Please make sure to register the number of guests in your party. Space is limited.
Empowered Querying – SAVE THE DATE
When: Saturday, May 31st, 2025. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. CST via Zoom
Topic: The querying process is notoriously difficult, even when you have your log-line, pitch letter, and manuscript polished and ready. BUT it’s the most common way for author’s to find their agents. Join Jessica Conoley of The CE Coaches for a free one hour class to help you thrive through the querying process.
This comprehensive class covers:
- Researching agents
- Querying strategies
- Making time to complete the process
- What you learn from requests & non-requests
- Nudges
- Offer calls and counter offers
- Agent interview questions
- The psychological lesson querying teaches you that shapes your entire career.
- How to make querying fun
- & more!