A real strategy for real writers—no algorithms, no follower count, no reels required.

Tired of being told you have to be on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter to sell your book? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong. In this refreshingly honest, high-impact session, bestselling author and book coach Rea Frey reveals a sustainable, soul-aligned approach to book marketing—without relying on social media at all.

Whether you’re a debut author or a burned-out veteran, this workshop gives you a new way to grow your audience and launch your book on your terms.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build your Quiet Visibility Strategy
• Launch using the Social-Free Book Launch Flow
• Pitch podcasts, essays, and aligned outlets without a publicist
• Create meaningful momentum through word-of-mouth and reader referrals
• Grow your first 100 true fans—no platform required

You’ll walk away with:

• Fill-in-the-blank pitch templates
• A weekly visibility map
• A 3-part launch email series
• A radically different (and freeing) way to think about marketing

This is for the writers who want to be seen without selling out.
Let’s get booked—without the ’gram.

Publishing a book is no small feat—but choosing how to publish it? That might be the biggest plot twist of your career. In this no-fluff, myth-busting symposium, bestselling author and publishing strategist Rea Frey breaks down the fantasy, the fine print, and the facts behind both traditional and self-publishing—so you can stop spinning in indecision and start building your own path forward.

We’ll cover:

• What traditional publishing really looks like (beyond the fantasy of six-figure deals and NYT lists)
• The truth about self-publishing—and how indie authors are building six-figure empires
• Royalties, rights, and the realities of money
• The red flags of vanity presses and misleading hybrid models
• How to determine which path aligns with your goals, timeline, and creative vision

You’ll walk away with:

• A royalty breakdown (traditional vs. self-publishing)
• A "Which Path Is Right For You?" quiz
• A contract red flag checklist
• Real author confessions, timelines, and what no one else tells you about life after “The End”

Whether you're querying agents, formatting your ARC, or just trying to figure out what the heck BISAC codes are, this symposium will give you the clarity (and courage) to move forward—on your terms.

Perfect for:
Aspiring authors, writers ready to publish, and creatives weighing their options in a rapidly shifting industry.

Wherever you are in the writing process, submitting your work can be a helpful light at the end of the tunnel. But the world of literary magazines and small publishers is so expansive and diverse, it’s hard to know where and how to send your work out for publication.

In this workshop with Dennis James Sweeney, author of How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses, we’ll talk about the landscape of literary magazines and small presses, strategies for achieving your publication goals, and how to navigate the meaningful but difficult act of sending out the writing you’ve worked so hard on.

You’ll leave the class with next steps for submitting your latest piece of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or hybrid work. Join us if you’d like company in the exciting but daunting process of sending out your writing.

This presentation will cover:

• Where to submit your writing
• Formulating your submission strategy
• How to write a cover letter
• Setting up your documents
• Specific examples of published writing
• How to stay in touch with your goals as a writer and author 
• Q&A