Speaking and Workshops
WinePress presents workshops for a variety of authors and audiences nationwide. WinePress has presented on topics ranging from publishing, marketing, writing, blogging, social media, to e-books and more. Additionally, WinePress provides educational webinars and online events to help educate audiences on a variety of publishing and marketing topics.
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Dynamic Speakers
Carla Williams
With over twenty years’ experience in the professional publishing industry, Carla Williams’s continuity raises the level of excellence in quality manuscript and promotional editing. Managing a team of over thirty professional editors, Carla utilizes her vast experience as both an extensively published author and industry specialist to deliver unparalleled editorial services. As a speaker, writer, and ministry worker, Carla has developed priceless relationships with many of today’s top publishing experts and authors.
Josiah Williams
Josiah thrives on developing creative ideas that generate real results for his clients. His experience in providing successful strategies gives him unique insights into overcoming today’s marketing challenges. Josiah delivers presentations across the country that assist businesses, organizations, and individuals in leveraging their potential and expanding their markets. Practical and effective, his workshops are always well received and provide useful techniques. Josiah focuses on efficiency through smart marketing integration. When Josiah is not busy discovering new marketing technologies, he is busy at home being dad to two lively daughters.
Joshua Williams
Serving as Industry Specialist for WinePress Publishing, Joshua Williams draws from his experience to educate and support today’s Christian professionals. As an author and speaker, Joshua conveys keen insights into the distinct challenges facing today’s book publication industry. For more than ten years, he has been actively involved in inspirational retailing and trade communications. Also employed as full-time manager of The Salt Shaker Christian Bookstore, Joshua has the opportunity to discover innovative techniques in effective book retailing and marketing.
Speaking Topics
Below are some of our current workshop topics and descriptions. WinePress can also customize a workshop that fits your specific needs.
I Want to Publish, But How?
This workshop will help answer your questions regarding the various methods of publishing accessible to authors today. We’ll overview traditional and alternative choices so that you can make the right decision for you. We’ll explore the pros and cons and provide tips that help you avoid common pitfalls and be successful in whatever journey you choose.
The Keys to Marketing Your Message
In this workshop you will gain new perspectives on igniting your message and promoting yourself with confidence. Discover strategies that will maximize your marketing reach and help you succeed at reaching your audience.
Expand Your Platform
Discover the buzz about building your platform and why everyone is so obsessed with having one. In this workshop, you’ll discover the misconceptions about a platform and the importance of establishing one, and explore techniques about developing and enlarging your own. Hear examples of authors who have built successful platforms and how you can emulate their success.
How to Soar on Social Media
Today there is a lot of hype about social networking. Many authors are often confused about the effectiveness of online tools. In this workshop you will be introduced to online tools, such as blogging, podcasting, forums, and online groups like Twitter and Facebook. You will gain insights and learn what works and what wastes your time. Learn about the expectations, realities, and real return from using these channels.
Turning Speaking Messages into the Written Word
Discover how to transform your sermons, Bible studies, and ministries into articles, blog posts, or books. Learn the steps to successfully building a speaking platform from an existing book or article.
Rev Up Your Marketing Engines
If you’re a new writer putting together your publishing plan or a seasoned author or speaker looking to boost the success of your current books or speaking platform, this all-day event is perfect for you. Josiah and Carla will provide tools and resources to help you expand your audience and make sense of today’s communication channels.
Marketing for the Petrified Author (and the Mildly Timid)
Are you afraid to promote yourself? Are you confused about how to market? Overwhelmed by the many options available? In this workshop, marketing strategist Josiah Williams will explore how to overcome your anxieties and positively build an action plan you can implement for success. This presentation will provide insights to help you:- Boost your marketing confidence
- Effectively build a brand
- Ignite and grow your platform
- Find strength in numbers
How to Connect with Your Local Christian Bookstores
Explore how to partner with Christian book retailers to effectively propel your message and impact your community. Join us as we go behind the scenes to learn what drives contemporary book sales and how you can overcome common obstacles. This session will explore proven techniques to firmly establish your work in the marketplace and develop rewarding industry relationships. Gain practical tools for creating fantastic book signing events that maintain momentum and generate success. Find out just what those bookstore managers are thinking and connect with retailers the way you’ve always dreamed about doing.
New Frontier in Publishing
Before you hitch up your wagons in search of digital gold, discover the realities of this new medium. Explore how e-books work differently for seasoned authors and brand new writers. This workshop provides objective insights and will help you determine your success in digital publishing.
Did you know? WinePress has its own online magazine, WinePress of Words.