The Author's Advantage

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Westin Charlotte | Charlotte, NC

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An empowering workshop and intensive designed for current and aspiring authors to boost book sales and expand their professional network.
About this Event

Author’s Advantage: Write, Publish & Promote with Confidence

Step into the world of publishing with Lissa Woodson wiritng as Naleighna Kai—a USA TODAY and Essence Magazine National Bestselling Author, literary agent with The Macro Group, developmental editor, motivational speaker, and The Book Whisperer. With decades of experience helping authors land major publishing deals, and as the founder of the Cavalcade of Authors (now in its 21st year), Lissa brings her insider knowledge, practical tools, and proven strategies to guide you from idea to published book.


At the Author’s Advantage, you’ll gain step-by-step guidance on:

✅ Defining your story, message, and end goals

✅ Building a consistent writing routine (and hitting daily word counts)

✅ Protecting your vision and sharing it with the right people

✅ Choosing and mastering your genre with excellence

✅ Understanding the editing process—alpha readers, developmental, content, line editing, proofreading, and more

✅ Designing professional interiors and covers that sell

✅ Navigating publishing paths: self-publishing, independent, vanity press, and traditional deals

✅ Marketing strategies that move books—from national expos to local libraries, subscription boxes, anthologies, and group promotions

This is more than a workshop—it’s your roadmap to turn passion into publication. Whether you’re starting your first book, finishing a manuscript, or looking to expand your author platform, Author’s Advantage gives you the tools to write well, publish smart, and market with confidence.

📚 Don’t just write a book—create an advantage.



Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome Reception

Info: Get to know and share information with other Authors and publishers. Continental breakfast will be served during this time also.


🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Author’s Advantage: Write, Publish & Promote with Confidence

Info: ✅ Defining your story, message, and end goals
✅ Building a consistent writing routine (and hitting daily word counts)
✅ Protecting your vision and sharing it with the right people
✅ Choosing and mastering your genre with excellence
✅ Understanding the editing process—alpha readers, developmental, content, line editing, proofreading, and more
✅ Designing professional interiors and covers that sell
✅ Navigating publishing paths: self-publishing, independent, vanity press, and traditional deals
✅ Marketing strategies that move books—from national expos to local libraries, subscription boxes, anthologies, and group promotions


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Where is it happening?

The Westin Charlotte, 601 South College Street, Charlotte, United States

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Tickets

USD 87.82 to USD 229.72

Tyrus J Hinton

Host or Publisher Tyrus J Hinton

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