Author Workshops
Craft Workshop
More than a Place: Setting as a Character
Designed for all levels of writers, plotters or pantsers, this workshop teaches authors how to create a new series world, embellish their writing, and keep track of those details.
This workshop has previously been taught at the Moonlight and Magnolias Conference and as a program to Northern California Romance Writers and STAR (North Texas Romance Writers).
Business Workshop
Your Author Business Plan
Your writing career is a business. This workshop will help authors organize their business details in one place so they can spend more time writing.
This workshop has been previously taught at the Moonlight and Magnolias Conference and the online Contemporary Romance Writers Conference.
Craft Workshop
How to Take the Fear … Out of Writing a Synopsis
What’s the number one aspect of writing that most writers dread? Survey says: writing a synopsis! Whether you’re writing a synopsis to query an agent or editor or for a contest or for another reason, a synopsis is more than just a way to sell a book. It can become a tool to create a dynamic emotional story. This workshop will go into depth about what a synopsis is, what you need for a synopsis, and take you through the different parts of a synopsis.
Tanya’s Next Workshop
Spring Fling 2026
Sponsored by Chicago North Romance Writers
Tanya will be presenting 60 Minutes to Your Author Business Plan
