The Virtual Fiction Writing Conference 2026:
Move You & Your Story Forward
Learning Sessions
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Gamify Your Writing to Level Up Your Productivity & Reader Engagement – Miranda Darrow (www.mirandadarrow.com)
Learn how to gamify your writing using tools like pomodoro timers, SMART goals, kanban boards, and creative prompts. This session introduces the CAT approach: Claim your writing time, Activate creativity, and Track progress with rewards. Includes practical tools, checklists, and resources to help you boost productivity and stay motivated.
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From Pulse to Prose: Turn Visceral Body Reactions into Gripping Narrative Beats with Dr. Jasmine Sandoval (TheWritersRx.com and JCSangOfficial.com)
Discover how to harness visceral body reactions—like racing pulses, shallow breath, and tension—and translate them into powerful narrative beats. Learn how the body responds to fear, desire, and conflict, and how to reflect those responses on the page. Craft scenes that heighten tension and create deeply immersive reader experiences.
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Be Your Own Developmental Editor with Jacquelin Cangro (jacquelincangro.com)
Learn how to evaluate your manuscript from an editor’s perspective to identify strengths and weaknesses. This session covers both big-picture story elements and sentence-level issues like redundancy and filter words. Gain strategies, tools, and exercises to revise your work systematically and with intention.
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Does your manuscript have what it takes? With Julie Artz (https://julieartz.com)
Explore the Four Essential Questions your manuscript and pitch package must answer to be publication-ready. Examine how these elements appear in your query, synopsis, and pages through real-world examples. Strengthen your story while learning how to position it effectively for agents and editors.
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Engage in interactive exercises that help you move, think, and speak as your character. Through guided sentence completion and role-based prompts, deepen your understanding of character voice and motivation. Strengthen character development and build more authentic, compelling arcs.
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Building Author Visibility on Social Media Without Losing Writing Time with Saleema Ishq (fearlessphrases.com)
Learn how to build a clear, sustainable social media strategy that supports your writing career. Identify the right platforms, optimize your author presence, and use time-saving tools for content creation. Focus on building meaningful reader relationships without losing valuable writing time.
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Mastering On-Camera Presence: Video Skills for Authors with Paula Rizzo (paularizzo.com)
Learn how to create engaging videos and deliver compelling media interviews across platforms. Develop on-camera confidence while exploring techniques for crafting memorable, newsworthy content. Discover how to use video effectively to expand your reach and connect with readers.
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AI & Your Author Career: What to Decide Before You Start Using It with Fauzia Burke (https://fauziaburke.com)
Explore the key decisions authors should make before using AI for writing, marketing, or reader engagement. Examine the balance between efficiency and long-term credibility, and where AI can best support creative work. Leave with a clear framework for building a personal AI policy aligned with your goals.
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