Day 4 Sessions
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Plot Development in Crime and Thriller Fiction
Troy Lambert
With Paula Judith Johnson, Host & Founder of the Crime Thriller Author Summit
Unlock the secrets to crafting gripping crime and thriller plots that captivate and surprise your readers. Learn how to build tension, layer clues, and develop high-stakes conflicts that keep your audience turning the pages until the shocking finale!
Troy is the author of over 30 novels, an editor, book coach, and the education lead for Plottr. He lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Idaho.
You can connect with Troy at:
https://troylambertwrites.com/blog/2024/07/26/money-laundering-and-how-criminals-get-caught/
Building Author-Reader Relationships and Boosting Sales with
Email Marketing
Steve Pieper
With Robert Wood Anderson, Host & Founder of the Crime Thriller Author Summit
Stop shooting in the dark. In this session Steve shares strategies for successful direct book sales, how to understand and identify the appropriate audience and the importance of communicating effectively with them. He also discusses the benefits and autonomy of direct sales over Amazon.
Steve Pieper was a fighter pilot. Today he's a prolific author and the creator of Click Testing and his AMMO program to Master Facebook and Instagram ads. His Click Testing course teaches the methods of testing ideas of all kinds so you know which ones really hook the your audience.
You can connect with Steve at ctest.xyz/click-testing
Editing and Revising Your Crime Manuscript
Stacy Juba
With Paula Judith Johnson, Host & Founder of the Crime Thriller Author Summit
Take your crime manuscript to the next level with expert tips on editing and revising for maximum impact. Learn how to sharpen suspense, tighten pacing, and enhance plot twists to create a polished, page-turning thriller!
Stacy is a freelance developmental editor, online course creator, and the founder of Shortcuts for Writers, where she teaches authors how to simplify the writing and editing process, fit their goals into a busy life, and maintain a positive mindset.
You can connect with Stacy at:
Trad vs. Indie Publishing from a Hybrid Author
Colleen Story
With Paula Judith Johnson, Host & Founder of the Crime Thriller Author Summit
Discover the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing from the unique perspective of a successful hybrid author. Learn how to navigate both paths and choose the best publishing strategy to achieve your author career goals!
Colleen is a northwestern writer of imaginative fiction as well as a musician and freelance writer. Her novels include her latest release, The Curse of King Midas as well as The Beached Ones and Loreena’s Gift (a Foreword Indies award winner). She also writes nonfiction books for writers and creators.
You can connect with Colleen at:
Crafting Complex Characters: Isobelle Lans Discusses Moral Ambiguity in Fiction
Isobelle Lans
With Robert Wood Anderson, Host & Founder of the Crime Thriller Author Summit
In this session Isobelle talks how multi-dimensional characters add depth and realism to a story and how conflict and tension play into character development. She also covers how to create emotional resonance with the reader.
Isobelle Lans is a book editor, a writing coach, a web designer and your best friend while you craft & edit your next book.
Get Isobelle's 10 Ways New Writers Can Enhance Their Storytelling at https://inspiredcreativeco.myflodesk.com/
You can connect with Isobelle at:
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