Schedule
Day 0
Sunday, October 20
PAGES & PLATFORMS
LIVE Kickoff Call
4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern
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Learn about how the summit will work, get to know your hosts and make a plan for how to craft your summit experience. NOTE: Space for this live event is limited! Please sign on early.
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Day 1
Monday, October 21
MATT TRINETTI & PARUL BAVISHI
LIVE Writers’ Hour with London Writers’ Salon
7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern
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Get more done than you thought possible. Writers' Hour is a virtual, hour-long writing sprint. Join Matt (blogger) & Parul (editor) as they lead you into a productive and fun writing session. NOTE: Space for this session is limited to the first 1000 attendees due to Zoom limitations.
SAGE COHEN
Define Your Why: Powering Your Writing Life with Purpose
8 AM Pacific / 11 AM Eastern
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Author Sage Cohen guides us through prompts to identify our “why” and challenges us as writers to define our unique purpose to unlock the transformative power of purpose-driven writing.
SUE CAMPBELL
LIVE Author Mindset Coaching
9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern
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Join Sue Campbell for a live coaching session where you may get the chance to get coached on your writing obstacles! All-access-pass participants only. Get your pass here.
MARION ROACH SMITH
Navigating Obstacles: On Writing Against All Odds
10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
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Memoir coach and author Marion Roach Smith offers practical advice for overcoming obstacles to writing with an emphasis on the value of memoir and structured writing.
RACHELLE RAMIREZ & ANNE HAWLEY
LIVE Next Steps for Your Novel or Memoir
11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern
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Developmental editors Rachelle Ramirez and Anne Hawley discuss the different types of editing and some solutions to common manuscript problems. They will respond to your questions and help you move your story toward completion. All-access-pass participants only. Get your pass here.
JEN DOHR
Let the Ink Find the Way
12 PM Pacific / 3 PM Eastern
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Award-winning writer and educator Jen Dohr discusses her process for helping individuals access their authentic voice through writing.
ANNE JANZER
Find and Use Your Voice: How to Stretch Beyond Self-Imposed Constraints
1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern
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Author and nonfiction book coach Anne Janzer discusses the concept of voice in writing and provides helpful exercises writers can use to develop their voice.
DANI ABERNATHY
Break Through Writer’s Block
2 PM Pacific / 5 PM Eastern
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Book coach Dani Abernathy shows you how to overcome writer's block by understanding its three types, symptoms, and potential solutions.
SAVANNAH GILBO
How to Overcome the Five Types of Imposter Syndrome
3 PM Pacific / 6 PM Eastern
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Developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo describes five variations of Imposter Syndrome and strategies to combat each.
ISABEL STERLING
Beat Writer Burnout: Insights from a Life Coach and Author
4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern
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Join author Isabel Sterling for a discussion of writer burnout, plus strategies to address and prevent it.
Day 2
Tuesday, October 22
MATT TRINETTI & PARUL BAVISHI
LIVE Writers’ Hour with London Writers’ Salon
7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern
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Get more done than you thought possible. Writers' Hour is a virtual, hour-long writing sprint. Join Matt (blogger) & Parul (editor) as they lead you into a productive and fun writing session. NOTE: Space for this session is limited to the first 1000 attendees due to Zoom limitations.
HAYLEY MILLIMAN
LIVE Editing with Technology
8 AM Pacific / 11 AM Eastern
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This session dives deep into how you can use technology to help you refine your manuscript to perfection. You'll learn how to harness tools that enhance your novel's engagement, clarity, and overall readability. NOTE: Space for this session is limited to the first 1000 attendees due to Zoom limitations.
SUE CAMPBELL
LIVE Author Mindset Coaching
9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern
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ALL-ACCESS EXCLUSIVE: Join Sue Campbell for a live coaching session where you may get the chance to get coached on your writing obstacles! All-access-pass participants only. Get your pass here.
BILL KENOWER
Everyone Has What It Takes: Ending Self-Doubt and Unlocking Your Genius
10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
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Bill Kenower discusses the ideas in his book Everyone Has What It Takes: The Writer's Guide to the End of Self-Doubt and addresses common author concerns.
RACHELLE RAMIREZ & ANNE HAWLEY
LIVE Get Your Story Unstuck
11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern
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In this presentation and discussion, learn how to leverage the power of Story Types to structure your manuscript and ensure it completes a story arc that satisfies readers. All-access-pass participants only. Get your pass here.
JESSICA ABEL
How to Finish Big Projects Even Without Deadlines: The 3 Cs Framework
12 PM Pacific / 3 PM Eastern
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Jessica Abel, a graphic novelist and business coach, shares her 3C framework designed to help creatives tackle and complete major projects, plus practical advice on overcoming shame and guilt associated with incomplete projects.
JOSH MOHR
Nerding Out on Character Psychology
1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern
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Author Joshua Mohr talks about the intricacies of character psychology in creative writing, and encourages writers to create unique and personal art that reflects their individual imagination and experiences.
DR. KAREN SHUE
Bridging Neuroscience and Tarot: A No-"Woo" Approach to Divination for Writers
2 PM Pacific / 5 PM Eastern
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Dr. Karen Shue, a former neuropsychologist, will show you how using tarot cards can help writers understand themselves and overcome challenges.
KERRY SAVAGE
Bring Order to Creative Chaos: Project Management for Writers
3 PM Pacific / 6 PM Eastern
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Writer and project manager Kerry Savage shows how to apply the essentials of project management to your creative workflow while avoiding burnout.
EDWARD VILGA
The Joy of Accountability
4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern
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Edward Vilga, a thought leader in wellness and transformation, encourages us to rethink accountability as a useful tool with tips. exercises, and practical advice for integrating accountability into creative and professional pursuits.
Day 3
Wednesday, October 23
SUSAN DEFREITAS
Add Depth and Meaning to Your Work: Intersecting with Social Issues and Avoiding Harmful Stereotypes
7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern
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Award-winning author and book coach Susan DeFreitas discusses the importance of educating yourself on different perspectives and shares strategies for creating diverse characters authentically.
JENNIE NASH
The Surprising Power of Asking for Help
8 AM Pacific / 11 AM Eastern
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Seeking assistance is a powerful move, not a sign of weakness! Author Accelerator founder and CEO Jenny Nash provides guidance on finding the right type of help at various stages of the writing process.
SUE CAMPBELL
LIVE Author Mindset Coaching
9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern
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Join Sue Campbell for a live coaching session where you may get the chance to get coached on your writing obstacles! All-access-pass participants only. Get your pass here.
RACHELLE RAMIREZ
LIVE Write-In
10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
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Come write with a developmental editor and a community of writers in this writing sprint to discover just how much you can accomplish in an hour. NOTE: Space for this session is limited to the first 1000 attendees due to Zoom limitations.
GABRIELA PEREIRA
Writing With Neurodivergence and Mental Health
11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern
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DIY MFA’s Gabriela Pereira reveals strategies for maintaining creative productivity while managing mental health, chronic illness, or neurodivergence challenges.
JOSEE SMITH
Rediscovering Creativity After Motherhood
12 PM Pacific / 3 PM Eastern
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Indie author and book coach Josee Smith discusses the impact of motherhood on her creative process and shares her ideas for maintaining a writing practice amidst a busy schedule.
SARA GENTRY
Writing While Juggling All the Things
1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern
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Sara Gentry, a math PhD turned certified book coach, discusses the challenges of balancing writing with other life responsibilities.
SANDRA POSTMA
How to Be a Writer When You Have a Chronic Illness
2 PM Pacific / 5 PM Eastern
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Sondra Postma emphasizes the unique perspectives that chronic illness brings to writing, advocating for Spoonies to embrace their identities as writers and take their place in the literary community.
PAULETTE PERHACH
Organizing the ADHD Writer Life
3 PM Pacific / 6 PM Eastern
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Writer and coach Paulette Perhach discusses the importance of creating systems for focus and productivity, and demonstrates a digital tool developed to help writers manage their ideas, submissions, and deadlines.
NICK WALKER
The Art of Unique Voices: Lessons from the Editor of Autonomous Press
4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern
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Dr. Nick Walker, a noted queer futurist and co-creator of the urban fantasy web comic Weird Luck, draws on her experience at Autonomous Press to offer advice to aspiring writers.
Day 4
Thursday, October 24
CANDACE COAKLEY
A Mindful Approach to Writing: Settle Your Mind, Sharpen Your Story
7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern
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Candace Coakley shows you how to integrate mindfulness and meditation techniques into your writing practices to overcome stress, enhance concentration, and deepen the storytelling process.
SAMANTHA SKAL
Writer’s Block & Doubt Demons
8 AM Pacific / 11 AM Eastern
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Samantha Skal, a book coach specializing in mystery, thriller, and suspense authors, offers strategies for overcoming writer’s block and imposter syndrome.
SUE CAMPBELL
LIVE Author Mindset Coaching
9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern
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Join Sue Campbell for a live coaching session where you may get the chance to get coached on your writing obstacles! All-access-pass participants only. Get your pass here.
RACHELLE RAMIREZ
LIVE Write-In
10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
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Come write with a developmental editor and a community of writers in this writing sprint to discover just how much you can accomplish in an hour. NOTE: Space for this session is limited to the first 1000 attendees due to Zoom limitations.
GAY HENDRICKS
Exploring Your Genius Zone
11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern
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In this conversation with bestselling author Gay Hendricks, learn about your genius zone so you can overcome obstacles, deal with fear and criticism, and increase your creative persistence.
PATRICIA MARSHALL
LIVE Demystifying Self-Publishing
12 PM Pacific / 3 PM Eastern
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Patricia Marshall of Luminare Press offers a three-part framework that breaks down the publishing process and explains how to get a professional, polished book, along with tools and practical approaches for each step. NOTE: Space for this session is limited to the first 1000 attendees due to Zoom limitations.
LAURA MUNSON
The Wild Why: On Creativity and Wonder
1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern
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Bestselling author Laura Munson talks about reconnecting with your innate wonder and rediscovering your curiosity, awe, and creativity to write easily and playfully.
PAGES & PLATFORMS
LIVE Closing Call
2 PM Pacific / 5 PM Eastern
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Join the Pages & Platforms team for a wrap-up call that will help you take the learning and inspiration from this week forward.
LAURA STANFILL
Six Ways to Publicize Your Book
3 PM Pacific / 6 PM Eastern
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Laura Stanfill, publisher of Forest Avenue Press, shares six free ways authors can bring attention to their books.
LAURA DAVIS
The Power of Writing in Community
4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern
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Bestselling author and writing teacher Laura Davis debunks the myth of the isolated writer and shows how writing in community can help writers explore their deepest truths and connect with others.