This is a two-part webinar series through SCBWI Midsouth. Both events have concluded, but a recording of each session is available for purchase through May 30 for viewing for 30 days from date of purchase.
Recording of Session 1 (held March 12, 2025) - Start Here: a Roadmap to Building Your Creative Business, led by Tanisia "Tee" Moore
In the creative world, authors and illustrators often dream of turning their passion into a successful business. Before diving in, it's essential to approach this journey with a strategic mindset. This presentation will guide you through key considerations and business structures to ensure success while meeting legal obligations. We'll cover foundational steps like crafting a solid business plan and identifying your unique value proposition. You'll discover various business structures — sole proprietorships, partnerships, and LLCs — and learn how to choose the one that best aligns with your goals and offers optimal protection. We'll also briefly address crucial legal aspects, including copyright, contracts, and tax obligations. By the end, you'll have a clear roadmap to building a sustainable, creative business that fuels your passion and secures your future. Join us to uncover the secrets of crafting a successful creative empire and take the first step toward realizing your artistic dreams.
Recording of Session 2 (held April 30, 2025) – The Definitive Communications Primer: Building Communities through Narrative Communication, led by Lyz Fulda
We now live in the narrative/conceptual age and yet many creative people still get stumped when it comes to promoting themselves. Questions that are often asked:
- How often should I write a newsletter? What would I even say?
- How often should I post on social media? Which communities are right for me?
- I post all the time and nothing ever works. How do I fix this?
Answers to all of these questions and more will be covered in this webinar.
From social media to newsletters, this webinar will serve as an overall guide on how to use each communication tool to the best of your ability. All skill levels will learn something new!
Pricing:
If you register from March 13-May 30:
Premium Members: Recordings of Both Sessions: $32
Preview Users: Recordings of Both Sessions: $64
Premium Members: Recording of One Session: $16
Preview Users: Recording of One Session: $32
Pricing includes the cost of the event plus credit card processing fees.
Both sessions have been recorded, and the link to the recording will be available for 30 days to those who register.
Refunds Policy
SCBWI is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. SCBWI Regions are managed by unpaid volunteers. Region funds support programs that benefit SCBWI members.
As part of the event planning process, Regional Advisors must sign contracts with venues, speakers, critiquers, vendors, and others who will be providing services during a regional activity. Registration fees collected for an event must cover the cost of these contracts; therefore, refunds are the exception rather than the rule. In the rare case a refund is granted, it will always be less any credit card processing fees and any other processing expenses.
Requests to refund registration fees for in-person activities will be decided on a case-by-case basis, except for events that have specific refund policies. When an event has its own refund policy, it will be clearly stated on the event information page. By registering for an event, you acknowledge that you have read and accept the event’s refund policy.
Because fees paid to professionals for manuscript critiques, portfolio reviews, intensive programming, mentorships, pitch evaluations, and other exclusive offerings are contracted in advance, these fees cannot be refunded.
Registration fees paid for webinars or virtual events will not be refunded when a recording of the event is made available following the live broadcast, regardless of the length of time the recording is available for viewing.
Requests for refunds will only be considered after they are submitted in writing via the Midsouth Refund Request Form, which you may access HERE.
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