2024 Keynotes & Talks
Get Known While Writing Your Novel, Memoir, or Nonfiction Book, San Francisco Writers Conference Master Class, Sunday, February 18, 2pm to 5pm, in person, Hyatt Regency Waterfront, San Francisco, CA. $129 includes workbook. You don’t have to be registered for SFWC to take a masterclass.
PR for Authors Begins Before You Query, Joey presents with literary agent and publicist Natalie Obando, Saturday, February 17, 10:15 – 11:15am, San Francisco Writers Conference, in person.
Six Savvy Ways to Build a Profitable Business Around Your Book, Saturday, February 17, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, San Francisco Writers Conference, in person.
DIY National Book Tours and Speaking Engagements, Joey presents with author Leslie Kirk Campbell , Saturday, February 17, 11:30 – 12:30pm, San Francisco Writers Conference, in person.
Live Query Edit! Joey presents with literary agent Alyssa Maltese, Sunday, February 18, 9:00 – 10:00am, San Francisco Writers Conference, in person.
The Five Bios Every Author Needs, May 21, 6:30 – 7:30pm, Central Coast Writers, Center for Spiritual Awakening, 522 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, in person.
Writing About Love & Loss workshop, March 23, 1:00 – 5:00pm, Mechanics Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, in person.
2023 Keynotes & Talks
The Five Bios Every Author Needs, California Writers Club Peninsula, November 18, in person.
Craft a Compelling Author Bio, Write Anyway Summit, October 16 – 19, online, free.
Write Sizzling Back Cover Copy, Elk Grove Writers Conference, September 23, in person.
Build Your Author Platform While Writing Your Book, Willamette Writers Conference, August 5, in person.
Pitch the Media like a Pro, Willamette Writers Conference, August 5, online.
The Five Bios Every Author Needs, June 10, California Writers Club Mt. Diablo, in person.
Writing Articles for Promotion & Profit, Nonfiction Writers Conference May 12, online.
All Writing is Rewriting. You’ve Got a Great Draft. Now What?, Publisher’s Weekly Booklife Indie Author Forum, February 25, online.
The Art of Crafting Memorable Soundbites that Sell Books & Create Opportunities, masterclass, San Francisco Writers Conference, February 19, San Francisco
The Five Bios Every Author Needs, San Francisco Writers Conference, February 16 – 19, San Francisco
Pitch the Media like a Pro, San Francisco Writers Conference, February 16 – 19, San Francisco
The Secret to Improving Your Email Open Rate & Growing Your List, San Francisco Writers Conference, February 16 – 19, San Francisco
Write, Pitch & Publish a High-Concept Essay, San Francisco Writers Conference, February 16 – 19, San Francisco
2022 Keynotes & Talks
Write in Belize: A Soul-Centered Retreat, December 2 – 7, Jaguar Reef Lodge, Hopkins, Belize
Build An Author Platform That Attracts the Media & Sells Books: Practical Strategies From a Media Insider,
Master Class, San Francisco Writers Conference, July 21 – 24, San Francisco
How to Write Irresistible Back Cover Copy, San Francisco Writers Conference, July 21 – 24, San Francisco
How to Find and Work with a Book Coach, San Francisco Writers Conference, July 21 – 24, San Francisco
Authors Spill the Tea: The Truth about Platform, Publicity and Book Sales, San Francisco Writers Conference, July 21 – 24, San Francisco
Discover What’s Newsworthy about Your Book!, San Francisco Writers Conference, July 21 – 24, San Francisco
Build an Author Platform that Brings Agents, Readers & the Media to You, More to the Story, June 18 & 25, online private course
Book Promotion Simplified: Five Easy Ways to Attract More Readers, Media & Opportunities, July 30, Elk Grove Writers Guild Summer Academy
Build an Author Platform that Sells Books (even if the word “platform” scares you), California Writers Club, February 12, Pleasant Hill, Calif.