In the self-propelled world of modern publishing, writers must promote themselves. You need a website, social media followers, and speaking engagements. But where to start? What if you’re technically challenged? How can you create content to promote your unique story? The California Writers Club of Marin partners with Dominican University to answer your questions and provide actionable advice in this two-part workshop.

Pt. 1 Author Platform Primer: After all the work you’ve done, your writing deserves to be seen and heard. Dominican University Professor Claudia Morales and Communications student Elizabeth Rosales make the case for getting outside your comfort zone. Their fresh ideas will educate and inspire you.

Pt. 2 Instagram 101: Bring your laptop or mobile phone to this 90-minute workshop and leave with an Instagram account to which you have posted. If you already have an account, bring your questions about hashtags and SEO algorithms. Dominican student Elizabeth Rosales will lead the workshop, sharing what she learned working with CWC Marin authors over the summer. Other Communications and Media students will also be on hand to provide one-on-one help.

Prof. Claudia Morales Ramirez hails from Chiapas, Mexico, where her debut novel, No Habrá Retorno, won the National Rosario Castellanos Prize for Short Novels. Her work has been supported by the Fulbright Program and the Foundation for Mexican Novels. She is Assistant Professor of English at Dominican University in San Rafael.

Elizabeth Rosales is studying Communications & Media and Creative Writing at Dominican University, where she edits the Dominican Beat and contributes to Tuxedo literary magazine. CWC Marin is supporting her internship in author social media this fall.

This program is presented in partnership with the California Writers Club of Marin.