Free Writing Workshops
Join Muse & Margins for free online writing workshops on storytelling, character development, editing, publishing, and book marketing. Each hands-on session focuses on two topics, includes practical activities, and lasts 90 minutes or less. Writers at every stage are welcome, whether you’re working toward independent or traditional publication.
Explore Our Workshops
Browse our workshop topics below. Dates are announced one workshop at a time. Want to hear when a favorite is scheduled? Use the Notify Me button above to select your interests.
Defining Your Author Brand
Define the experience your books offer and communicate it consistently across your author presence.
Identifying the Experience Readers Can Expect From You
Communicating That Identity Consistently
Starting an Author Newsletter
Build a newsletter signup experience and welcome emails that deliver on your subscription promise.
Creating the Signup Offer and Form
Writing and Setting Up Welcome Emails
Building a Practical Marketing Plan
Build a manageable marketing campaign around a specific goal and use results to guide adjustments.
Matching Marketing Activities to a Specific Goal
Reading Results and Adjusting the Plan
Writing Newsletters Readers Want
Develop useful newsletter content and shape it into an email readers can follow.
Creating Content Beyond Sales Announcements
Building an Email Readers Can Follow
Creating Your Author Website
Create essential website pages and connect visitors with clear, working next steps.
Building the Essential Pages
Connecting the Website’s Reader Actions
Planning Social Content
Create repeatable social content ideas and turn them into finished posts.
Developing Repeatable Content Ideas
Turning Ideas Into Finished Posts