Long
Island
Romance
Writers
Upcoming Workshops
Join LIRW for monthly classes and workshops via Zoom! Most classes are free for members. Non-members may sign-up for classes for a fee by clicking REGISTER below
or emailing longislandromancewriters@gmail.com
May 10, 2025
11:00AM EST
Ruth Vincent: How to Throw a Book Party: event planning and public speaking for authors
$10 for non-members, free for members
"Do you want to have a launch party for your debut novel or newest release? Are you scared that only two people will show up? Do you feel comfortable reading aloud at a mic? Would you like to learn how to read aloud better? Author Ruth Vincent draws on over a decade of day job experience in event planning and theatrical production to give authors insider tips and tricks on how to have a successful--not stressful--live event, includling:
- the #1 secret of RSVPs that event planning professionals know but that shocks and derails first-time party-planners
-classy catering on a budget; thinking outside the wine-and-cheese box
-read-aloud tips to engage your audience, learned from a professional audiobook narrator
-how to correctly speak into a microphone (it's not what you think!)
Ruth's husband, Matthew Schechtman, is an Emmy award-winning AV professional who has worked on Broadway, TV, and many live entertainment productions, and he will (schedule permitting!) be co-teaching with Ruth.
This interactive workshop will include several hand-held microphones (typical of what would be found in a bookstore or event space) for participants to practice their mic technique.
Participants will also receive a detailed handout with real-life examples of throwing a party on various budgets.
Be sure to bring your questions for the Q&A!"
Ruth Vincent is a writer and game designer. She is the author of the Changeling P.I. fantasy series with HarperCollins, beginning with her debut novel Elixir. She is also the creator of the interactive romance novel, Changeling Charade (like a choose-your-own-adventure story, but for adults!) available with Heart's Choice Games. Ruth lives on Long Island with her husband and son, and a cockatoo who thinks he's a dog. Learn more at www.ruthvincent.com
June 21, 2025
11:0AM EST
Jamie K. Schmidt: Marketing Your Book: What Comes Next?
$10 for non-members, free for members
"Congratulations—you’ve published your book! Now what? Whether you’re traditionally published or going the indie route, getting your book into readers' hands takes strategy, persistence, and the right marketing approach. Join USA Today Bestselling Author Jamie K. Schmidt for an insightful workshop on self-marketing and post-publication next steps.
In this session, Jamie will share practical, actionable strategies for promoting your book, growing your audience, and sustaining long-term sales. Topics will include:
Building an author platform (social media, newsletters, and websites)
Effective book launch strategies (ARC teams, promos, and reviews)
Marketing on a budget (ads, newsletter swaps, and organic reach)
Sustaining book sales beyond launch day (backlist marketing and audience engagement)
Whether you're a first-time author or looking to level up your marketing game, this workshop will provide real-world insights and tangible steps to help you build your readership and sell more books. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an experienced, multi-genre author who has successfully marketed across different publishing platforms."
USA Today bestselling author, Jamie K. Schmidt is known for her erotically charged romances, Jamie’s books have been called, “hot and sexy, with just the right amount of emotional punch,” and “turbo-paced, gritty, highly sexual thrill rides.” As a #1 Amazon best seller, Jamie writes daily, drinks lots of tea, and sneaks away to play video games whenever she makes her deadlines. Along with her husband and her seventeen-year-old son, Jamie lives in Connecticut with her rescue pup Romeo and two cats, who are cool with her writing schedule as long as they can be cuddled up in a blanket next to her. You can find Jamie on Instagram at @jamiekswriter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JamieKSchmidtBooks/book