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Mastering the Mystery: Creating a Successful Series
Date: April 18, 2026
Topic: Mastering the Mystery: Creating a Successful Series
Venue: Zoom Workshop
Location: Online
Saturday, April 18, “Mastering the Mystery: Creating a Successful Series” via Zoom at the MWA Florida Chapter monthly meeting. Meet and Greet 12:00 noon. Speaker 12:30 – 1:30 pm ET. Open to FMWA members only. https://mwaflorida.org/meeting/
Want to write a mystery series but don’t know where to begin—or need fresh ideas to keep a long-running series engaging? In this workshop, award-winning author Nancy J. Cohen shares proven techniques for creating a successful mystery series, from developing a compelling sleuth and vivid setting to structuring strong plots. Learn how to plant clues, build suspense, solve the crime, and manage continuity while meeting reader expectations. Perfect for writers at any stage of their series journey.
Preparing for a Book Launch
Date: April 27-May 1, 2026
Topic: Preparing for a Book Launch
Location: Online
April 27-May 1, Authorpreneur – Behind the Scenes Virtual Summit
“Preparing for a Book Launch” with award-winning author Nancy J. Cohen
Once you have a date for your new book release, you can start planning ahead for the big day. You’ll need to begin months earlier to set up your promotional campaign. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to prepare for the launch along with a basic countdown schedule. You’ll learn what to plan for a launch party; how to set up ads, tweets and posts; where to create memes; how to arrange for a blog tour, and where to get reviews. You’ll be fully prepared to face your book’s birthday and enter the race running!