Workshops and Events
October 12, 2024
1 pm
Linden Public Library
31 East Henry Street
Linden, NJ 07036
February 3 –
FEbruary 28th, 2025
Online
Revitalize Your Author Platform
Making the most out of your author website, blog, mailing list, social media and more
You’re a real wizard with words but computer stuff? Not so much. Whether you’ve got a long neglected website or never really set up a proper web presence, author, e-commerce expert and big honkin’ nerd Hillary DePiano is here to show you easy ways to get more out of the tools you’ve already got… even if you’re not even remotely tech savvy. From marketing essentials like building a website to tips for turning blog readers and social media followers into lifetime fans, we’ll demystify the tech stuff and help take your writing career out of the dark ages!
4-Week Online Writing Workshop offered by RomanceWritersOnline.org
August 4th –Â 29th, 2025
Online
Marketing Philosophy
Branding and Building Your Author Platform
Though often used interchangeably, both your author platform are your brand are essential tools for building a writing career. How can a blog help you sell books? Are social sites like Twitter (X) and Facebook good for anything other than wasting time? Are there time tested strategies that work no matter which platform is the latest fad? Author Hillary DePiano will show you how to make your online platforms work for you by building your audience, marketing your work and growing your writing career…. even before the big book deal!
4-Week Online Writing Workshop offered by RomanceWritersOnline.org
Workshops, Talks, and School Visits
From online writing workshops for adults, classes for schools and libraries to visits to groups currently producing or studying any of my published works, here are a few of the talks, visits and workshops I can offer for your group or space. To inquire about any of the opportunities below, please contact me using this form.
Are you performing one of my plays? I am happy to offer visits (either in-person or via Skype or Google Video chat) to I’ll
Studying one of my plays in your class? I’m happy to visit or video chat with your class to discuss the script for no charge provided your class has purchased copies of the play they are studying.
Interested in having me talk to the students about theatre, writing or getting started in playwrighting either virtually or in-person? You can see a sample of the workshops and talks I can offer in the Workshops and Classes option.
Workshops and Talks
I am available for a variety of workshops and talks for libraries, writing groups and schools about writing craft, publishing, productivity and more either in person, online or via video chat (Skype, Google, etc) for a fee or a bulk purchase of one of my books. For a full list of the talks and workshops I’m currently offering, please see this list.
Looking for someone to do a Q&A or other group session with your writing group? From publishing, marketing and story craft across multiple genres, I’m happy to come talk to your group in an interactive setting!
