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SUMMARY:Marketing Your Book Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This five week course starts with the basics. Not only is this a place for you to find out more about each step\, but I’ll show you how to do it and you can do it along with me. You’ll also receive homework each week. So that in five weeks\, we’ll have a marketing plan and strategy in place. \nYour most important asset is your email list. We’ll dive into the details so by the time your done\, you’re rockin with your shiny email with automated systems that get you new readers. \nFirst class is on Monday\, Sep 06. We’ll start with precontent and your list sign up options (what to offer\, how to create it\, how to share it.) And why it’s so important to have an email list. \nSecond class is on Monday\, Sep 13. We’ll review what we’ve done and move onto landing pages and the sign up process.  \nThird class is on Monday\, Sep 20. We’ll review what we’ve done and move onto post content for your book. What call to action should you have in the back of your book? How to create the links? Etc. \nFourth class is on Monday\, Sep 27. We’ll review what we’ve done and move onto advertising and PR for your book. \nFifth class is on Monday Nov 04. We’ll use this night to go over a review and get through any other steps you need help with. \n\nWhat Participants are saying \n“I took Sonja Dewing’s Self-Publisher’s Marketing Course\, and I no longer feel as if advertising and reaching new readers is beyond my scope of understanding. I learned how to create and maintain an email list\, how to recruit readers to be included in the list\, how to update my readers on all of my latest work with little effort\, and how to use Sonja’s optimizing processes to get my current readers to read more. This is just the beginning. With what I learned I can now successfully market my short stories and books independently\, and increase my ratings to help boost future sales. My next goal: 100 sales in under 100 days!” \n-Ronin Romero\, Self-Published Author \nYour Facilitator: \nSonja Dewing is an award winning creative writer and published author. Her book Toy of the Gods was her first novel and she continually strives for marketing perfection. She’s also a certified professional instructor and former instructor for the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education Department. She knows not only how to give you the right information\, but make sure it makes sense to you. \nSign up today and let’s get going on a marketing journey. \nWant a discount? Share the link to this event on your Facebook or other social media\, send a screen shot to sonjadewing@gmail.com\, and I’ll send you a discount code for $20 off the full course.  \nKeep in mind\, if you’re a Women’s Thriller Writers Association member\, you get 10% off the standard ticket. Not a member yet? You can join here: https://womensthrillerwriters.com/be-creative-with-the-womens-thriller-writers-association/
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/marketing-your-book-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Short Storyathon-Become a published author in a weekend! August
DESCRIPTION:Become a published author in a weekend!\n\nThis virtual short story event will take you from idea creation (on Friday night) all the way to your published short story on Amazon by Sunday! This is a fast-paced\, hard-working weekend\, but so rewarding.\n\nMany attendees\, even first time authors\, hit the top rankings in their genre and a few have even become best sellers!\nWhy a short story?\n\nBecause it’s a quick way to get writing and see the process of publishing a quality product (because you can produce something good in a weekend and we’ve seen it happen every time).\n\nIf you’re building an author platform\, this is a good way to create an introduction to your other novels. If you’ve never written\, it’s a good way to start getting readers.\n\nYour Facilitator\nSonja Dewing is a best-selling author and award-winning creative writer. She has several books on Amazon as well as a wealth of short stories. She brings that experience here to help you get publishing.\n\nReady? Buy your tickets and let’s get writing!\n\nReviews\n“I enjoyed the challenge of creating with a deadline in mind and I deeply appreciated the generous and supportive environment created by the instructor and participants alike.” -Elisabeth Loya\n“I participated in the Oct 2018 short story-a-thon! It was an awesome supportive experience that got me through the story and the publishing process in a weekend!! I will be doing this again. Thank you!!” -Winter Flack\n“I had a terrific time at this workshop. We began Friday with a brief lesson on creative writing\, then a walking tour of downtown Albuquerque where we sought inspiration for our writing. Saturday was devoted to creating pieces with the assistance of professional editors. Today was about publishing our stories on Kindle Direct\, complete with story cover. It was a marathon session\, inspiration to publishing in three days. It certainly spurred me to complete my tales and taught me it is possible to get them out there for others to enjoy.” – Chris Allen\n\nAbout Pricing\nThe cost per person to hold the workshop is $99 for virtual – this includes a professional editor\, and the time of the facilitator in helping you get to publishing. I never want finances to be a barrier. So I ask you to pay the amount you can afford (you’ll see 3 different ticket options) – and if you can contribute extra to support someone else\, I thank you in advance.\n\nOur Schedule\nFriday night 6pm – meet on Zoom\nWe’ll discuss how to write a short story and how to find ideas for your story (if you don’t have one already).\nSaturday 8am – meet on Zoom (we’ll be working all day on our story)\nWe’ll start with some writing sprints to get us going.\nWe’ll check in every hour and have a Facebook group to connect in between check ins.\nThen take a quick break while we talk about book covers and consider hiring a book cover artist (they run $60 to $250) Or if you don’t want to hire an artist\, I’ll show you how to use Canva.\nThen keep writing all morning.\nAfter lunch we’ll sit down and review each other’s work\, so we can get ideas on what needs to be improved. Then\, it’s editing time.\nIn the evening\, your stories will be sent to our professional editor(s). They will edit the first three pages of stories you started that weekend (this is so everyone gets some professional editing on their story). Also\, this is paid as part of your purchase.\nSunday 11am – meet on Zoom\n(We’ll work up until around 5 or 6pm)\nWe’ll sleep in a little after all that work. Then it’s back to work. We’ll polish our stories in the morning.\nThen\, I’ll go over how to set up your story on Amazon by covering details like title\, categories\, blurb\, etc.\nThen\, we’ll celebrate when we hit the publish button!\n\nLimited spaces:\nI’m limiting this event to only 25 attendees\, so you probably want to buy your ticket now\, and before the super early bird prices go away.\n\nCheck out some of our author’s stories that they’ve published:\nThe Glass Stiletto: A Fractured Fairy Tale – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W4TYNJ1\nJane – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KQF4JD9\nGetting Out – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KPRLSYG\nWalk Right – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KPLDP65\nAlma de Santa Fe – https://www.amazon.com/Alma-Santa-Fe…/dp/B07DZTC9H6\nThe Short Storyathon is held once a quarter – 2021 schedule:\nJune 25-27\nAugust 27-29\nOctober 15-17\n\nLooking forward to working with you! Don’t forget to buy your ticket.
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/short-storyathon-become-a-published-author-in-a-weekend-august/
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SUMMARY:Killer Nashville
DESCRIPTION:Are you in Nashville? You can come by the book store\, buy my book and I’ll sign it for you! \nI’ll be there happy to learn and share information about writing\, publishing\, and marketing. \nHappening at Embassy Suites Cool Springs Franklin.
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/killer-nashville/
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SUMMARY:Registration Open for the Self-Publishing Course
DESCRIPTION:Want to know how to self-publish a book but don’t know how to start? \nI’m here to help! I had a publisher take my first novel\, but I took it back after a year and had to figure out this self publishing process. It took lots of hair pulling\, yelling at the screen\, and plenty of coffee. Luckily\, you don’t have to go through all that. \n\nThe truth is that self publishing is easier than you think – you just need the tools to get there.\nThis course is full of tips\, including how to format for ebook and print\, how to start your email list\, and the things to watch out for.\nAll you need is a 5 minute lesson a day for your daily inspiration\, then you work for 20-30 minutes.\n\nIt’s time to learn how to self-publish that novel because your story is worth sharing. \nPurchase one course and you’ll have access to all my courses as they are published. \nPrices: \n$272 One time payment for basic course \n$600 One time payment for VIP – includes 3 30 minute virtual meetings with me over 3 months \n$72 per month for 4 months – Basic course \n$25 per month for 12 months – Basic Course \n$99 per month for 4 months – VIP includes 3 30 minute virtual meetings with me over 4 \nRegister Here \nNext open enrollment will be January 15 to 30. \n  \nRather have just a book to take you through the steps? You can find the Kindle and spiral bound version here.
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/registration-open-for-the-self-publishing-course/
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SUMMARY:Covid safe & Virtual Short Storyathon August
DESCRIPTION:We have a virtual event available!\n\nAlso\, our in person event will be limited to 5 participants! If you want in sign up soon. Attendees must self-monitor their health and only attend if they feel well and must wear masks while inside FatPipe ABQ.\n\n\n\n\nEither way you attend\, make sure you clear your calendar for the full weekend!\n\n\n \n\n\nGo from idea creation (on Friday night) all the way to your published short story on Amazon by Sunday! Start making money from your creative ideas.\n\n\n \n\n\nVirtual Version:\n\n\nFriday night 6PM – 9PM\n\n\n \n\n\n6 – 6:10 PM\n\n\nMeet me online with Zoom. Zoom link will be shared with ticket holders.\n\n\nHave on Hand:\n\n\nDonation for Albuquerque Reads – either $5 or more per person or new/gently used early elementary book (If you want to be in the drawing for a free cover design)\n\n\n \n\n\n6:10 PM to 7:00 PM\n\n\n“How to Craft a Short Story”\n\n\nLaptop or something to take notes\n\n\n \n\n\nSaturday 8AM – 6PM (Usually wrap up around 5\, but just in case we leave it open until 6)\n\n\n \n\n\nWriting a good story takes a lot of work and no one is going to want to read something that is sloppy or poorly written. This is where it all happens.\n\n\n \n\n\nFYI: I suggest a minimum goal of 1\,000 words or a maximum of 5\,000 words but the final decision is up to you.\n\n\n \n\n\n8AM get coffee\, get settled\n\n\n \n\n\n8:15AM Meet me online on Zoom\n\n\ntalk about the process for the day\n\n\n \n\n\nStart writing our short story. I’ll have some sprints to get us writing fast.\n\n\n \n\n\nHave on hand:\n\n\n \n\n\nSnacks around to keep you writing\n\n\nPremise for your story\n\n\nLaptop to write your story\n\n\n \n\n\n9:30 AM\n\n\nBook Cover Break. I’ll talk about how to design your own book cover. Or\, if you want to hire someone\, I’ll share my list of graphic designers willing to design a cover within 24 hours. We’ll also talk about copyright.\n\n\nDesigner prices run $60-250 per cover.\n\n\n \n\n\nI’ll also draw a name for free cover design contest from those who donated.\n\n\n \n\n\nSunday 11AM – 5pm\n\n\nIt’s time to publish!\n\n\nFirst\, sleep in a little. You’ve earned it!\n\n\n \n\n\n11 AM\n\n\nJoin me on Zoom.\n\n\n \n\n\nFollow along as I publish my short story – and everyone submits theirs as well. Those steps include putting copyright wording in your story\, creating your Amazon author account\, etc.\n\n\n \n\n\nThen I’ll share a little bit about how to sell you story and talk about author platforms.\n\n\n \n\n\nThen\, we’ll eat cake!\n\n\n \n\n\nHave on hand:\n\n\nSorry\, you’ll have to get your own cake!\n\n\nElectronic photo of you for your Author page on Amazon\n\n\nThe electronic cover designed by you or your designer\n\n\nLaptop\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nLive version at FatPipe ABQ:\n\n\n \n\n\nFriday night 6pm – 9pm\n\n\n \n\n\nBring your walking shoes! And be ready for any weather. We’ll start out at FatPipe ABQ\, a coworking space. We’ll discuss how to write a short story and how to find ideas for your story (if you don’t have one already). Then\, we’ll take a walking tour of downtown to collect those ideas.\n\n\n \n\n\nSaturday – 8am – 8pm\n\n\n \n\n\nWe’ll start with some writing sprints to get us going. Then take a quick break while we talk about book covers and consider hiring a book cover artist (they run $60 to $250). Then keep writing all morning. After lunch (lunch is on your own\, but we have plenty of places nearby) we’ll sit down and review each other’s work\, so we can get ideas on what needs to be improved. Then\, it’s back to writing.\n\n\n \n\n\nIn the evening\, your stories will be sent to our professional editors. They will edit the first three or four pages of stories you started that weekend (this is so everyone gets some professional editing on their story). Also\, this is paid as part of your purchase.\n\n\n \n\n\nSunday – start at 11am – 5pm\n\n\n \n\n\nWe’ll sleep in a little after all that work. Then it’s back to work. We’ll polish our stories in the morning. Then\, I’ll go over how to set up your story on Amazon.\n\n\n \n\n\nThen\, we’ll celebrate with cake!\n\n\n \n\n\nLimited spaces:\n\n\n \n\n\nI’m limiting this event to only 25 attendees\, so you probably want to buy your ticket now\, and before the super early bird prices go up.\n\n\n \n\n\nWin a story cover!\n\n\n \n\n\nEveryone who brings a cash and/or book donation for Albuquerque Reads will receive a chance to win a free story cover design ($60 value) by Leslie Reilly. Leslie Reilly is the designer behind all of Sonja Dewing’s book covers!\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Facilitators:\n\n\n \n\n\nSonja Dewing is a published author and award-winning creative writer. She has an adventure novel\, Toy of the Gods\, published by Creativia (available on Amazon)\, and a couple of self-published short stories on Amazon.\n\n\n \n\n\nElisabeth Loya is a published author and member of Querque Quills.\n\n\n \n\n\nReady? Buy your tickets and let’s get writing!\n\n\n \n\n\nReviews:\n\n\n \n\n\n“I enjoyed to challenge of creating with a deadline in mind and I deeply appreciated the generous and supportive environment created by the instructor and participants alike.” -Elisabeth Loya\n\n\n \n\n\n“I participated in Oct 2018 short story-a-thon! It was an awesome supportive experience that got me through the story and the publishing process in a weekend!! I will be doing this again. Thank you!!” -Winter Flack\n\n\n \n\n\n“I had a terrific time at this workshop. We began Friday with a brief lesson on creative writing\, then a walking tour of downtown Albuquerque where we sought inspiration for our writing. Saturday was devoted to creating pieces with the assistance of professional editors. Today was about publishing our stories on Kindle Direct\, complete with story cover. It was a marathon session\, inspiration to publishing in three days. It certainly spurred me to complete my tales and taught me it is possible to get them out there for others to enjoy.” – Chris Allen
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/covid-safe-virtual-short-storyathon-august/
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Print Release of Gamble of the Gods
DESCRIPTION:Purchase before May 1. \nGamble of the Gods — AJ Bluehorse\, a software developer who has inherited powers from an Incan god\, never counted on having to solve a murder on the Navajo reservation. If she doesn’t find the malevolent skinwalker soon\, she might be the next victim and the old gods will have to find someone else to save the world. \nPurchase the paperback book\, Gamble of the Gods\, through us\, now through April 30th for $9. You will receive 25% off the cover price of $12 AND a free ebook copy (pdf\, epub\, and mobi)! \nSo\, you can start reading right away while practicing social distancing! Then\, at Title Wave Book’s anniversary party (date TBD\, after the shutdown is lifted)\, author Sonja Dewing will have your books\, ready to be signed. \nContact Title Wave Books\, Revised by phone at 505-294-9495 or through instagram or facebook to place your order! \nYou can also download the first book in the series\, Toy of the Gods\, from Amazon for $2.99! \nFine print:\n-Purchase requires email address for ebook to be sent.\n-Ebooks will be emailed at 6pm each evening. Any sales after 6pm will be processed the next business day.\n-Purchase will add you to author’s email subscriber list unless you opt out at time of purchase.
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/celebrate-the-print-release-of-gamble-of-the-gods/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Flash Fiction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone! I’ll help you get writing again! This will be a Zoom\, online event. \nThe Plan \nWe’ll talk about Flash Fiction\, what it is\, how to come up with ideas for flash fiction\, as well as what contests and journals are looking for flash fiction. If you’d like writing prompts\, I’ll have a few ready for you to use. \nThen we’ll take an hour to write – while we watch some slow TV\, as if we’re sitting on a train. 🙂 \nThen we’ll go for a short walk\, get some coffee from our kitchens\, then exchange our stories via Google Docs. \nThen\, we’ll split into groups and groups will review each others work. \nThen\, we go back to editing and connecting via Zoom. \nBy the end of the day you’ll have a finished flash fiction story. \nFlash fiction is very short fiction that tells a tale in 1\,500 or fewer words (sometimes as few as 250 words)! \nYour facilitator: \nSonja Dewing is a published author and won third place in the Alibi’s flash fiction with the story “something” that she wrote while she was on the train. She’s also a certified professional instructor and has experience encouraging creativity in others. \nAbout Pricing: \nThe cost per person to hold the workshop is $30; Because of so many people are out of work\, I’ve made this event inexpensive. We never want finances to be a barrier. So we ask you to pay the amount you can afford – and if you can contribute extra to support someone else\, we thank you in advance. \n  \nAnd don’t miss out on the Flash Fiction Contest (in events) \n 
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/virtual-flash-fiction-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Wordcamp ABQ 2020
DESCRIPTION:Coming up in March\, I’m speaking at Wordcamp ABQ 2020. I’ll be speaking on Friday about Social Media and WordPress. \nThe event is perfect for anyone who uses WordPress and wants to know more. \nIf you use WordPress\, you should definitely consider registering/attending this great event! \n  \n 
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/wordcamp-abq-2020/
LOCATION:CNM’s Smith Brasher Hall\, Albuquerque\, NM\, United States
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SUMMARY:Flash Fiction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the schedule\, so far! \n12:30 PM meeting at FatPipe ABQ to discuss flash fiction Share a list of flash fiction contests or places to use your fiction so you have some ideas as you write. We’ll also talk about how to come up with ideas for your fiction. \nwalk over to train station downtown \nTake Train – write our flash fiction stories \narrive in Santa Fe \nat Sky Coffee or O’Hori’s coffee (near the train station) – finish writing\, exchange stories/read and review stories \nTake a break for dinner – lots of places to choose from \nEdit our stories – coffee shop. \nDiscuss next steps for flash fiction. \nYou’re on your own time – Take the free shuttle to see the plaza\, take an uber to visit Kakawa chocolate house\, or check out the many shops and places around the train station. \nThe next trains back to Albuquerque are: \n8:10 PM\n10:14 PM (Last Train) \nWalking level: Moderate \nThe price ($40.00) includes:\n~Use of FatPipe ABQ in the morning\n~Morning coffee\n~Morning Snacks\n~Train Ticket\n~Afternoon train snacks\n~Handout to include current journals\, contests\, and other opportunities to use your flash fiction\n~Expertise of your facilitator \nFlash fiction is very short fiction that tells a tale in 1\,500 or fewer words (sometimes as few as 250 words)! \nYour facilitator:\nSonja Dewing\, Author is a published author and won third place in the Alibi’s flash fiction story “something” that she wrote while she was on the train. She’s also a certified instructor and has experience encouraging creativity in others. \nWhat participants are saying: \nThe Flash Fiction writing workshop I attended on October 24th aboard the RailRunner Commuter train between Albuquerque and Santa Fe was a very creative way to force me\, as a writer\, to focus on creating a complete\, short piece of fiction in a little over an hour. Our leader\, Sonja Dewing\, CEO of Plot Duckies organized the event and offered us some writing prompts before boarding the train. The time on the train passed very quickly as we wrote our stories. Once we arrived in Santa Fe\, we stopped for coffee\, e-mailed our stories to the other participants\, and wrote critiques. We even enjoyed that always-magical first snowfall of the season\, though brief. After eating lunch at another restaurant\, we shared our critiques. It was a delight to have a dedicated writing time\, focus on a story\, and have it critiqued. Effective and fun. – Patricia Walkow\, Author. Member of Southwest Writers
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/flash-fiction-workshop-weekend-afternoon/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Flash Fiction Workshop on Rail Runner! Holiday Edition-Saturday
DESCRIPTION:This is a special version. You don’t have to stay until 9pm – but the idea is to work hard in the morning and then take the evening to enjoy Santa Fe by checking out Canyon Road during their Block Party\, maybe check out the Botanical Gardens Glow\, etc. This is a lot of walking\, so please be ready for lots of steps. \n7:45 AM meeting at FatPipe ABQ to discuss flash fiction Share a list of flash fiction contests or places to use your fiction so you have some ideas as you write. We’ll also talk about how to come up with ideas for your fiction. \n8:15 AM walk over to train station downtown \n8:30 AM Take Train – write our flash fiction stories \n9:30 AM arrive in Santa Fe \n9:30 AM at Sky Coffee or O’Hori’s coffee (near the train station) – finish writing\, exchange stories/read and review stories \n11:30 AM Take a break for lunch – lots of places to choose from \n1:00 PM Edit our stories – coffee shop. \n2:30 PM Discuss next steps for flash fiction. \n2:50 PM You’re on your own time – Take the free shuttle to see the plaza\, take an uber to visit Kakawa chocolate house\, or check out the many shops and places around the train station. \nOr come with me and we’ll see some fun places\, shops\, then head to Canyon Road for beautiful views\, art\, and more! \nThe next trains back to Albuquerque are: \n3:15 PM\n8:10 PM\n10:14 PM (Last Train) \nWalking level: Moderate \nThe price ($40.00) includes:\n~Use of FatPipe ABQ in the morning\n~Morning coffee\n~Morning Snacks\n~Train Ticket\n~Afternoon train snacks\n~Handout to include current journals\, contests\, and other opportunities to use your flash fiction\n~Expertise of your facilitator \nFlash fiction is very short fiction that tells a tale in 1\,500 or fewer words (sometimes as few as 250 words)! \nYour facilitator:\nSonja Dewing\, Author is a published author and won third place in the Alibi’s flash fiction story “something” that she wrote while she was on the train. She’s also a certified instructor and has experience encouraging creativity in others. \nWhat participants are saying: \nThe Flash Fiction writing workshop I attended on October 24th aboard the RailRunner Commuter train between Albuquerque and Santa Fe was a very creative way to force me\, as a writer\, to focus on creating a complete\, short piece of fiction in a little over an hour. Our leader\, Sonja Dewing\, CEO of Plot Duckies organized the event and offered us some writing prompts before boarding the train. The time on the train passed very quickly as we wrote our stories. Once we arrived in Santa Fe\, we stopped for coffee\, e-mailed our stories to the other participants\, and wrote critiques. We even enjoyed that always-magical first snowfall of the season\, though brief. After eating lunch at another restaurant\, we shared our critiques. It was a delight to have a dedicated writing time\, focus on a story\, and have it critiqued. Effective and fun. – Patricia Walkow\, Author. Member of Southwest Writers
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/flash-fiction-workshop-on-rail-runner-holiday-edition-saturday/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191212T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20191128T173027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024726Z
UID:3430-1576177200-1576179900@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Facebook live - Author Reading and Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be reading on Facebook live the first chapter of Gamble of the Gods\, answer your questions\, revealing where my live signing event in Albuquerque will be\, and one lucky listener will win a free copy of the book!\n\nYou can find the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/506083786674660/
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/facebook-live-author-reading-and-giveaway/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190917T220454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024701Z
UID:3142-1572028200-1572195600@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Short Storyathon
DESCRIPTION:Go from idea creation (on Friday night) all the way to your published short story on Amazon by Sunday! Start making money from your creative ideas.\n\n\n \n\n\nBrought to you by Plot Duckies.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe basics:\n\n\n \n\n\nFriday night 6pm – 9pm\n\n\n \n\n\nBring your walking shoes! And be ready for any weather. We’ll start out at FatPipe ABQ\, a coworking space. We’ll discuss how to write a short story and how to find ideas for your story (if you don’t have one already). Then\, we’ll take a walking tour of downtown to collect those ideas.\n\n\n \n\n\nSaturday – 8am – 8pm\n\n\n \n\n\nWe’ll start with some writing sprints to get us going. Then take a quick break while we talk about book covers and consider hiring a book cover artist (they run $60 to $250). Then keep writing all morning. After lunch (lunch is on your own\, but we have plenty of places nearby) we’ll sit down and review each other’s work\, so we can get ideas on what needs to be improved. Then\, it’s back to writing.\n\n\n \n\n\nIn the evening\, your stories will be sent to our professional editors. They will edit the first three or four pages of stories you started that weekend (this is so everyone gets some professional editing on their story). Also\, this is paid as part of your purchase.\n\n\n \n\n\nSunday – start at 11am – 5pm\n\n\n \n\n\nWe’ll sleep in a little after all that work. Then it’s back to work. We’ll polish our stories in the morning. Then\, I’ll go over how to set up your story on Amazon.\n\n\n \n\n\nThen\, we’ll celebrate with cake!\n\n\n \n\n\nLimited spaces:\n\n\n \n\n\nI’m limiting this event to only 25 attendees\, so you probably want to buy your ticket now\, and before the super early bird prices go up.\n\n\n \n\n\nWin some Goodies!\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Plotfinder Package!\n\n\n \n\n\nTo celebrate the launch of our new audiobook and accompanying box (to help you write your novel)\, We’ll be giving a box and audiobook away to one lucky attendee ($60 value)!\n\n\n \n\n\nWin a story cover!\n\n\n \n\n\nEveryone who brings a cash and/or book donation for Albuquerque Reads will receive a chance to win a free story cover design ($60 value) by Leslie Reilly. Leslie Reilly is the designer behind all of Sonja Dewing’s book covers!\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Facilitators:\n\n\n \n\n\nSonja Dewing is a published author and award-winning creative writer. She has an adventure novel\, Toy of the Gods\, published by Creativia (available on Amazon)\, and a couple of self-published short stories on Amazon.\n\n\n \n\n\nElisabeth Loya is a published author and member of Querque Quills.\n\n\n \n\n\nReady? Buy your tickets and let’s get writing!\n\n\n \n\n\nReviews:\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“I enjoyed to challenge of creating with a deadline in mind and I deeply appreciated the generous and supportive environment created by the instructor and participants alike.” -Elisabeth Loya\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“I participated in Oct 2018 short story-a-thon! It was an awesome supportive experience that got me through the story and the publishing process in a weekend!! I will be doing this again. Thank you!!” -Winter Flack\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“I had a terrific time at this workshop. We began Friday with a brief lesson on creative writing\, then a walking tour of downtown Albuquerque where we sought inspiration for our writing. Saturday was devoted to creating pieces with the assistance of professional editors. Today was about publishing our stories on Kindle Direct\, complete with story cover. It was a marathon session\, inspiration to publishing in three days. It certainly spurred me to complete my tales and taught me it is possible to get them out there for others to enjoy.” – Chris Allen
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/short-storyathon-8/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191024T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190917T211225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024649Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Fiction Workshop on the Rail Runner - Weekday
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the schedule\, so far!\n\n\n \n\n\n8:30 AM meeting at FatPipe ABQ to discuss flash fiction Share a list of flash fiction contests or places to use your fiction so you have some ideas as you write. We’ll also talk about how to come up with ideas for your fiction.\n\n\n \n\n\n9:00 AM walk over to train station downtown\n\n\n \n\n\n9:35 AM Take Train – write our flash fiction stories\n\n\n \n\n\n11:16 AM arrive in Santa Fe\n\n\n \n\n\n11:20 AM at Sky Coffee or Coffee shop near the train station – Exchange stories/read and review stories on the patio\n\n\n \n\n\n12:00 PM Take a break for lunch – lots of places to choose from\n\n\n \n\n\n1:30 PM Meet again to edit our stories – coffee shop.\n\n\n \n\n\n3:00 PM Discuss next steps for flash fiction.\n\n\n \n\n\n3:30 PM You’re on your own time – Take the free shuttle to see the plaza\, take an uber to visit Kakawa chocolate house\, or check out the many shops and places around the train station.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe next trains back to Albuquerque are:\n\n\n \n\n\n4:15 PM\n\n\n5:04 PM\n\n\n5:30 PM\n\n\n6:46 PM\n\n\n9:00 PM (Last Train)\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nWalking level: Moderate\n\n\n \n\n\nThe price ($40.00) includes:\n\n\n~Use of FatPipe ABQ in the morning\n\n\n~Morning coffee\n\n\n~Morning Snacks\n\n\n~Train Ticket\n\n\n~Afternoon train snacks\n\n\n~Handout to include current journals\, contests\, and other opportunities to use your flash fiction\n\n\n~Expertise of your facilitator\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFlash fiction is very short fiction that tells a tale in 1\,500 or less words (sometimes as few as 250 words)!\n\n\n \n\n\nYour facilitator: \n\n\nSonja Dewing\, Author is a published author and won third place in the Alibi’s flash fiction story “something” that she wrote while she was on the train. She’s also a certified instructor and has experience encouraging creativity in others.\n\n\n \n\n\nYour lunch: We’d rather you have the choice of what to have for your meal instead of digging up a set menu somewhere. 
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/flash-fiction-workshop-on-the-rail-runner-weekday/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190917T210402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024641Z
UID:3137-1570874400-1570885200@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Prep for National Novel Writing Month
DESCRIPTION:Want to get ready for writing your novel in November with National Novel Writing Month?\n\nWe will workshop all the things we need to think about for our novel.\n\nWe’ll look at story ideas\, building character\, building plot\, world building\, organizing information and scheduling our writing.\n\nThis free event is sponsored by Plot Duckies.
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/prep-for-national-novel-writing-month/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190917T210036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024612Z
UID:3135-1570374000-1570384800@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Story Writing & Tour with Author
DESCRIPTION:Bring your notebook\, pen\, and good walking shoes! \n\n\n \n\n\nWe’ll start out in FatPipe ABQ\, a coworking space that was once a historic library for the old Albuquerque High School. \n\n\n \n\n\nWe’ll cover ‘How to Craft a Short Story’\, and how to find ideas for your story. \n\n\n \n\n\nThen\, we’ll head into downtown Albuquerque for a walking tour of some of the most interesting places\, find ideas for our stories\, and explore.\n\n\n \n\n\nHave received numerous 5 star reviews for this event.\n\n\n \n\n\nLatest Review:\n\n\nDawn · August\, 2019\n\n\nSonja provided a unique experience and lense through which to see the city of Albuquerque. Her approach provided insight and inspired and encouraged creativity. She offers a great way to explore a new place and ones own creativity at the same time. Sonja’s talent and passion for writing and desire to share it with others created an easy\, natural connection. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who even remotely thinks about writing of any kind. ❤\n\n\n 
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/story-writing-tour-with-author/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190918T212040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024601Z
UID:3145-1568793600-1569862800@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Presales-Gamble of the Gods
DESCRIPTION:Gamble of the Gods is available for presales – get it on sale ($2 off) now before the official launch.\n\nHaven’t read Toy of the Gods? Get it for sale during this presale launch too!\n\nGet $2 off each paperback.\nOr\, order your ebook copy on Amazon.\n\nAll the details are on the website: https://sonjadewing.com//gamble-of-the-gods/
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/presales-gamble-of-the-gods/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190917T201841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024546Z
UID:3125-1568707200-1568739600@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Duke City Roller Derby Bout!
DESCRIPTION:Duke City Roller Derby is having a special Whip It anniversary game! Doors open at 1:30 PM \nNo fee for parking! Buy your tickets for only $10 online today. $12 at the door. \nCome see: \nFirst game at 2pm: The Hurl Scouts (Dooms Dames) vs the Holy Rollers (HoBots) \nSecond game: Juniors play – Duke City Marionettes vs the Los Alamos Cherry Bombs \nBy your tickets online: http://www.dukecityrollerderby.com/buy-tickets/fnsjc0zjtiapjzdn64144spbghvmak \nSign up for chuck a duck and win prizes at half time!
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/duke-city-roller-derby-bout/
LOCATION:The McDermott Athletic Center\, 01 Loma Colorado Dr NE\, Rio Rancho\, NM\, 87124\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190914T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190914T144500
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190602T235122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024535Z
UID:2875-1568468700-1568472300@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Marketing Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion about marketing for authors – Digital\, Guerilla\, Social media.\n\n \n\nPanelists include:\n\nJames Rosone\, Marc Liebman\, Dane Zeller\n\nModerator:\n\nSonja Dewing\n\n \n\nTo attend\, purchase your ticket to the joint MWSA-SWW Writers Conference.
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/marketing-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Hotel Albuquerque\, 800 Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190914T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190602T232535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024520Z
UID:2869-1568459700-1568462400@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Publishing options Panel Discussion (Amazon\, Traditional and non-traditional)
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion about the options available to authors – Amazon\, Traditional and non-traditional\n\n \n\nPanelists include:\n\nSonja Dewing\, Marc Liebman\, Pat Walkow\n\nModerator:\n\nChloe Rachel Gallaway \n\n \n\nTo attend\, purchase your ticket to the joint MWSA-SWW Writers Conference.
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/publishing-options-amazon-traditional-and-non-traditional/
LOCATION:Hotel Albuquerque\, 800 Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190731T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190709T215914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024503Z
UID:2982-1564596000-1564605000@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A lot of people have asked me to host an evening workshop\, so here you go! This workshop will be over the course of three Wednesdays.\n\n 	Wednesdays (3)\n 	July 31-August 14\n 	6 PM – 8:30 PM\n\nGet detailed actionable steps to increase sales\, connections\, and your audience through your website and social media from this Small Business Marketing Workshop.\n\n$75 to buy now\, or subscribe to pay $25 a week for 3 weeks. Both options are at the bottom of the page.\n\nRegistration closes on July 29\, or once we have 12 participants. Which won’t take long!\n\n\n\n \n\nThe workshop:\n\nEach participant will have your existing accounts (website and social media) reviewed during class and you’ll receive actionable items to update as well as details on how to make your outreach work better. You’ll learn from the direct review as well as information and reviews of the other participants.\n\nYou’ll walk away with step-by-step details on:\n\n 	Making your website easier for users\n 	How to use your social media posts more effectively\n 	How to grow your audience\n 	What to post when on what social media channels\n 	Dos and Don’ts\n 	What the right platforms are for your business\n 	Getting email marketing right\n\nEvent is being held in FatPipe ABQ – a coworking space in the historic library of the old Albuquerque High School.\n\n \n\nWho should attend:\n\nWho is this for? Small businesses only! This isn’t for someone who works for a large company. If you run your own website and/or social or you have a small team for your business\, this is for you.\n\n \n\nMinimum and Maximum attendance:\n\nMinimum 5\n\nTo put this class on\, it will need a minimum of 5 participants\, so if you know someone who needs this please share it with them. If 5 participants don’t sign up by July 28\, all those who signed up will receive a full refund.\n\nMaximum 12!\n\nI can’t take any more than 12 participants since this is a very focused and hands-on workshop. If you want in\, sign up soon.\n\n \n\nPayment Options\n\nThe class is $75 per person. You can pay the full amount now\, or you can pay $25 a week for 3 weeks. Both options are at the bottom of the page.\n\n \n\nYour Facilitator: \n\nI’m a social media influencer\, a professional instructor\, and I teach at the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education Department. I know how to focus content and I know how to help you grow your audience.\n\nI’ve used my expertise on panels\, and workshops to help participants get the most out of their marketing strategies.\n\n \n\nLearn how to put your online presence to work for you without being a reptile:\n\nSocial media is about making a connection and being authentic to your brand. It’s a way that customers can engage with what you and your business is doing. It’s also not about being a predator or a reptile.\n\nHowever\, if you aren’t keeping up with your posts and connecting with your customers\, you may be doing more harm than good. Don’t let your company develop a bad reputation.\n\n \n\nRegister today and I’ll see you on July 31.\n\n \n\nWhat people say about my training:\n\n“Marketing is something I’ve learned a lot about over the years. In the process of learning about it\, I’ve learned that it demands the kinds of skills that are really hard to come by if you haven’t internalized them. Sonja has the skills.\n\nBut more than that\, she has patience\, a dry sense of humor\, and more generous bones than I’ve got. In each of our meetings thus far I’ve learned something that made me say “it’s that easy? Really?” I’ve learned social media skills that I use every day now—little tips and tricks\, it’s true—that also came along with some magic: internalizing the Heart/Mind of this thing called Marketing. Thanks\, Sonja!” – Andrew Fearnside\n\n \n\nFull Class Payment $75\n\n\n\n\n OR\nThree-week payments of $25
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/small-business-marketing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190602T230339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024453Z
UID:2866-1563620400-1563624000@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Using Instagram to Grow Your Fanbase
DESCRIPTION:This event is happening at RollerCon – a conference for roller derby.\n\nThe great news is that being a roller derby league you should have plenty of great photos for Instagram. I’ll show you how to use that and other useful content and we’ll talk about the all-important hashtags.\n\nAuthor of Pain is a freelance writer\, published author\, and loves social media. She’ll get you to that next level of social media knowledge and help you make your goals for your league.
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/using-instagram-to-grow-your-fanbase/
LOCATION:Westgate\, Las Vegas\, Nevada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190527T081227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024440Z
UID:2827-1563534000-1563537600@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Twitter for Media Attention
DESCRIPTION:This event is happening at RollerCon – a conference for roller derby.\n\nPress releases are almost a thing of the past. Instead\, use Twitter to connect and gain media attention. Come find out how!\n\nAuthor of Pain is a freelance writer\, published author\, and loves social media. She’ll get you to that next level of social media knowledge and help you make your goals for your league.\n\nSee you at RollerCon!
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/twitter-for-media-attention/
LOCATION:Westgate\, Las Vegas\, Nevada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190527T080248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024426Z
UID:2824-1563469200-1563472800@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Facebook to Grow Your Fanbase
DESCRIPTION:This event is happening at RollerCon – a conference for roller derby.\n\nThere are so many great things you can share on Facebook to grow your fan base. I’ll also share ways to get more views\, teaching your team how they can help\, and sharing the load of social media.\n\nAuthor of Pain is a freelance writer\, published author\, and loves social media. She’ll get you to that next level of social media knowledge and help you make your goals for your league.\n\nSee you at RollerCon!
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/facebook-to-grow-your-fanbase/
LOCATION:Westgate\, Las Vegas\, Nevada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190621T231444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024416Z
UID:2975-1562608800-1562617800@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Web Analytics with Google
DESCRIPTION:I’m teaching this class at UNM Continuing Education.\n\nGoogle Analytics is the most popular tool available for measuring traffic on your website. Learn about web analytics and how to use Google Analytics to get a quantitative understanding of how well your website is meeting your business needs. Evaluate the effectiveness of your search engine optimization and social media strategies; spot “pain points” that keep a visitor from converting to a customer; and develop a continuous quality improvement process for your site. We’ll look at the reports Google Analytics generates\, how to interpret them\, how to set and review Performance Benchmarks\, and how to use visitor data to drive improvements to your website. Prerequisite: 51101 or 54101/11 or equivalent experience\, and Internet experience.\nCall 505-277-0077\n\nClass is 6-8:30 PM Monday and Wednesday
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/web-analytics-with-google/
LOCATION:UNM Continuing Education\, 1634 University Blvd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87131\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190622T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190622T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190531T014204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024323Z
UID:2833-1561168800-1561190400@sonjadewing.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales are closed!\n\n \n\nGet detailed actionable steps to increase sales\, connections\, and your audience through your website and social media from this Small Business Marketing Workshop.\n\n \n\n$75 to buy now\, or subscribe to pay $25 a week for 3 weeks. Both options are at the bottom of the page.\n\n\n\n \n\nI was recently asked by a few business owners if there was a way I could offer a class\, so here’s your opportunity.\n\nThe workshop:\n\nEach participant will have your existing accounts (website and social media) reviewed during class and you’ll receive actionable items to update as well as details on how to make your outreach work better. You’ll learn from the direct review as well as information and reviews of the other participants.\n\nYou’ll walk away with step-by-step details on:\n\n 	Making your website easier for users\n 	How to use your social media posts more effectively\n 	How to grow your audience\n 	What to post when on what social media channels\n 	Dos and Don’ts\n 	What the right platforms are for your business\n\nEvent is being held in FatPipe ABQ – a coworking space in the historic library of the old Albuquerque High School.\n\nWho should attend:\n\nWho is this for? Small businesses only! This isn’t for someone who works for a large company. If you run your own website and/or social or you have a small team for your business\, this is for you.\n\n \n\nMinimum and Maximum attendance:\n\nMinimum 5\n\nTo put this class on\, it will need a minimum of 5 participants\, so if you know someone who needs this please share it with them. If 5 participants don’t sign up by June 15\, all those who signed up will receive a full refund.\n\nMaximum 12!\n\nI can’t take any more than 12 participants since this is a very focused and hands-on workshop. If you want in\, sign up soon.\n\n \n\nPayment Options\n\nThe class is $75 per person. You can pay the full amount now\, or you can pay $25 a week for 3 weeks. Both options are at the bottom of the page.\n\nYour Facilitator: \n\nI’m not just a social media influencer\, I’m also a professional instructor and I teach at the University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education Department. I know how to focus content and I know how to help you grow your audience.\n\nI’ve used my expertise on panels\, and workshops to help participants get the most out of their marketing strategies.\n\n \n\nSonja Dewing Moderating NMTC Social Media panel\n\n \n\nSonja Dewing on a social media panel\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nLearn how to put your online presence to work for you without being a reptile:\n\n \n\nSocial media is about making a connection and being authentic to your brand. It’s a way that customers can engage with what you and your business is doing. It’s also not about being a predator or a reptile.\n\nHowever\, if you aren’t keeping up with your posts and connecting with your customers\, you may be doing more harm than good. Don’t let your company develop a bad reputation.\n\n \n\nRegister today and I’ll see you on June 22\n\n \n\nWhat people say about my training:\n\n“Marketing is something I’ve learned a lot about over the years. In the process of learning about it\, I’ve learned that it demands the kinds of skills that are really hard to come by if you haven’t internalized them. Sonja has the skills.\n\nBut more than that\, she has patience\, a dry sense of humor\, and more generous bones than I’ve got. In each of our meetings thus far I’ve learned something that made me say “it’s that easy? Really?” I’ve learned social media skills that I use every day now—little tips and tricks\, it’s true—that also came along with some magic: internalizing the Heart/Mind of this thing called Marketing. Thanks\, Sonja!” – Andrew Fearnside\n\n \n\nTickets will stop being on sale on June 15 or once we reach 12 participants\, so you should get yours soon!\n\nTicket sales are closed!\n\n 
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/small-business-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190527T110000
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SUMMARY:Ire of the Gods -Free on Kindle or Kindle Cloud
DESCRIPTION:Benedict Cecil Spafford is the most famous of British explorers. He’s survived wars\, snobby British society\, and several excursions into the Amazon\, but can he survive his brush with a god?\n\nThis short story is the thriller/adventure prequel to the novel Toy of the Gods.\n\nGet it for free this weekend only.\n\nhttp://mybook.to/IreoftheGods\n\n \n\nWant to tell your friends about this? Use the share buttons below:
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/ire-of-the-gods-free-on-kindle-or-kindle-cloud/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190518T110000
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SUMMARY:Flash Fiction Workshop on the Railrunner
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start at FatPipe ABQ to discuss how to write flash fiction.\n\nThen we’ll walk over to the train station to hop on the train at 8:30AM and use the next hour and 1/2 to write a flash fiction story.\n\nThen we’ll go find a place for brunch\n\nThen we share each other’s stories and do a review to get feedback.\n\nThen we take a break and explore Santa Fe a bit.\n\nThen we head back to Albuquerque on the 3:15 PM train.\n\nWalking level: Moderate\n\nThe price ($45.00) includes:\n~Use of FatPipe ABQ in the morning\n~Morning coffee\n~Morning Snacks\n~Train Ticket\n~Afternoon train snacks\n~Handout to include current journals\, contests\, and other opportunities to use your flash fiction\n~Expertise of your facilitator\n\nYour facilitator:\nSonja Dewing\, Author is a published author and won third place in the Alibi’s flash fiction story “something” that she wrote while she was on the train. She’s also a certified instructor and has experience encourage creativity in others.\n\nYour brunch: We’d rather you have the choice of what to have for your meal instead of digging up a set menu somewhere. So\, we’re reaching out to Santa Fe restaurants to see if they’ll give anyone a deal\, and to gather menus for you. More soon!
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/flash-fiction-workshop-on-the-railrunner/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190502T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190430T044905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024240Z
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SUMMARY:Mentors Night Out - Real Leadership Live
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be one of the mentors for Real Leadership Live’s Mentors Night Out. Sign up for Real Leadership Live that includes Mentors Night Out and…\n\nA dynamic and engaging multi-day workshop designed exclusively for influential and innovative millennial leaders. Get the tools you need to lead more effectively and make a difference in your organization\, business\, and community.\n\nSonja Dewing Mentor
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/mentors-night-out-real-leadership-live/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190428T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190320T044724Z
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SUMMARY:Short Storyathon
DESCRIPTION:Go from idea creation (on Friday night) all the way to your published short story on Amazon by Sunday! Start making money from your creative ideas.\n\nBrought to you by Plot Duckies.\n\nThe basics:\n\nFriday night 6pm – 9pm\n\nBring your walking shoes! And be ready for any weather. We’ll start out at FatPipe ABQ\, a coworking space. We’ll discuss how to write a short story and how to find ideas for your story (if you don’t have one already). Then\, we’ll take a walking tour of downtown to collect those ideas.\n\nSaturday – 8am – 8pm\n\nWe’ll start with some writing sprints to get us going. Then take a quick break while we talk about book covers and consider hiring a book cover artist (they run $60 to $250). Then keep writing all morning. After lunch (lunch is on your own\, but we have plenty of places nearby) we’ll sit down and review each other’s work\, so we can get ideas on what needs to be improved. Then\, it’s back to writing.\n\nIn the evening\, your stories will be sent to our professional editors. They will edit the first three or four pages of stories you started that weekend (this is so everyone gets some professional editing on their story). Also\, this is paid as part of your purchase.\n\nSunday – start at 11am – 5pm\n\nWe’ll sleep in a little after all that work. Then it’s back to work. We’ll polish our stories in the morning. Then\, I’ll go over how to set up your story on Amazon.\n\nThen\, we’ll celebrate with cake!\n\nLimited spaces:\n\nI’m limiting this event to only 25 attendees\, so you probably want to buy your ticket now\, and before the super early bird prices go up.\n\nWin some Goodies!\n\nThe Plotfinder Package!\n\nTo celebrate the launch of our new audiobook and accompanying box (to help you write your novel)\, We’ll be giving a box and audiobook away to one lucky attendee ($60 value)!\n\nWin a story cover!\n\nEveryone who brings a cash and/or book donation for Albuquerque Reads will receive a chance to win a free story cover design ($60 value) by Leslie Reilly. Leslie Reilly is the designer behind all of Sonja Dewing’s book covers!\n\nThe Facilitators:\n\nSonja Dewing is a published author and award-winning creative writer. She has an adventure novel\, Toy of the Gods\, published by Creativia (available on Amazon)\, and a couple of self-published short stories on Amazon.\n\nElisabeth Loya is a published author and member of Querque Quills.\n\nReady? Buy your tickets and let’s get writing! Super early bird prices disappear on March 1 – current only $45 for the weekend.\n\nReviews:\n\n“I enjoyed to challenge of creating with a deadline in mind and I deeply appreciated the generous and supportive environment created by the instructor and participants alike.” -Elisabeth Loya\n\n“I participated in Oct 2018 short story-a-thon! It was an awesome supportive experience that got me through the story and the publishing process in a weekend!! I will be doing this again. Thank you!!” -Winter Flack\n\n“I had a terrific time at this workshop. We began Friday with a brief lesson on creative writing\, then a walking tour of downtown Albuquerque where we sought inspiration for our writing. Saturday was devoted to creating pieces with the assistance of professional editors. Today was about publishing our stories on Kindle Direct\, complete with story cover. It was a marathon session\, inspiration to publishing in three days. It certainly spurred me to complete my tales and taught me it is possible to get them out there for others to enjoy.” – Chris Allen
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/short-storyathon-7/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190427T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153221
CREATED:20190320T044552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T024211Z
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SUMMARY:Short Storyathon
DESCRIPTION:Go from idea creation (on Friday night) all the way to your published short story on Amazon by Sunday! Start making money from your creative ideas.\n\nBrought to you by Plot Duckies.\n\nThe basics:\n\nFriday night 6pm – 9pm\n\nBring your walking shoes! And be ready for any weather. We’ll start out at FatPipe ABQ\, a coworking space. We’ll discuss how to write a short story and how to find ideas for your story (if you don’t have one already). Then\, we’ll take a walking tour of downtown to collect those ideas.\n\nSaturday – 8am – 8pm\n\nWe’ll start with some writing sprints to get us going. Then take a quick break while we talk about book covers and consider hiring a book cover artist (they run $60 to $250). Then keep writing all morning. After lunch (lunch is on your own\, but we have plenty of places nearby) we’ll sit down and review each other’s work\, so we can get ideas on what needs to be improved. Then\, it’s back to writing.\n\nIn the evening\, your stories will be sent to our professional editors. They will edit the first three or four pages of stories you started that weekend (this is so everyone gets some professional editing on their story). Also\, this is paid as part of your purchase.\n\nSunday – start at 11am – 5pm\n\nWe’ll sleep in a little after all that work. Then it’s back to work. We’ll polish our stories in the morning. Then\, I’ll go over how to set up your story on Amazon.\n\nThen\, we’ll celebrate with cake!\n\nLimited spaces:\n\nI’m limiting this event to only 25 attendees\, so you probably want to buy your ticket now\, and before the super early bird prices go up.\n\nWin some Goodies!\n\nThe Plotfinder Package!\n\nTo celebrate the launch of our new audiobook and accompanying box (to help you write your novel)\, We’ll be giving a box and audiobook away to one lucky attendee ($60 value)!\n\nWin a story cover!\n\nEveryone who brings a cash and/or book donation for Albuquerque Reads will receive a chance to win a free story cover design ($60 value) by Leslie Reilly. Leslie Reilly is the designer behind all of Sonja Dewing’s book covers!\n\nThe Facilitators:\n\nSonja Dewing is a published author and award-winning creative writer. She has an adventure novel\, Toy of the Gods\, published by Creativia (available on Amazon)\, and a couple of self-published short stories on Amazon.\n\nElisabeth Loya is a published author and member of Querque Quills.\n\nReady? Buy your tickets and let’s get writing! Super early bird prices disappear on March 1 – current only $45 for the weekend.\n\nReviews:\n\n“I enjoyed to challenge of creating with a deadline in mind and I deeply appreciated the generous and supportive environment created by the instructor and participants alike.” -Elisabeth Loya\n\n“I participated in Oct 2018 short story-a-thon! It was an awesome supportive experience that got me through the story and the publishing process in a weekend!! I will be doing this again. Thank you!!” -Winter Flack\n\n“I had a terrific time at this workshop. We began Friday with a brief lesson on creative writing\, then a walking tour of downtown Albuquerque where we sought inspiration for our writing. Saturday was devoted to creating pieces with the assistance of professional editors. Today was about publishing our stories on Kindle Direct\, complete with story cover. It was a marathon session\, inspiration to publishing in three days. It certainly spurred me to complete my tales and taught me it is possible to get them out there for others to enjoy.” – Chris Allen
URL:https://sonjadewing.com/event/short-storyathon-6/
LOCATION:Fatpipe ABQ\, 200 Broadway Blvd Ne\, Albuquerque\, 87102\, United States
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