Pepper Basham gives a step-by-step introduction to ways authors can use Canva for marketing/promotion, social media, and even book covers. Having used Canva for years for various social media and bookish creations, she hopes to share some of the beginning elements of Canva with you to help make how you visually present your books (whether online or print) in professional and cost-efficient ways. The class will offer hands-on practice of making your own promotional graphics/visuals so make sure to bring your computer with you. Early Bird #3: The Author’s Design Toolkit: Using Canva for Social Media & More with Pepper Basham ACFW Conference Thursday, Sep. 4th, 8:00 am - Noon $50.00 https://member.acfw.com/conference/early_bird (fb)

Are you spending hours on social media instead of writing? Marketing and growing your author platform shouldn’t take away from your writing time. In this deep dive, fiction authors will develop a customized, one-click content creation system complete with images, SEO-rich captions, hashtags, a drag-and-drop social media calendar, and a seamless approval process. Attendees will utilize a simple spreadsheet, AI, and automation tools to streamline their content strategy, eliminate busywork, and free up hours each week. Early Bird #2: AI Automation for Authors: Streamline, Automate, and Save Time with Kate Angelo ACFW Conference Thursday, Sep. 4th, 8:00 am - Noon $50.00 Whether you’re tech-savvy or a complete beginner, the step-by-step guidance and troubleshooting support included in the session will ensure that everyone stays on track. By the end, each attendee will leave with a ready-to-use workflow they can implement immediately, along with the knowledge to build and customize even more automation systems in the future. Please bring your laptop and credit card with at least $5.00 to spend. https://member.acfw.com/conference/early_bird (fb)