After attending Book Passage three times as a participant, I’m honored to now be a regular faculty member each year. In addition to taking part in afternoon panel sessions, I also lead a 3-day morning intensive on branding for writers. Here’s a brief description of what we cover:

Building Your Brand: The Story Behind the Storyteller

As travel writers and storytellers, we spend our days immersed in stories — but what about our story? What is the overarching message we’re shaping for our readers, and what are the best ways to share it with them: on a blog, on Instagram, in a newsletter? This three-day course will cover how to make the most of your platform and personal brand as a creative professional. We’ll begin with a deep dive into your unique “why” and passions as a writer and storyteller — defining your vision, voice, and value — before covering other topics such as the hows and whys of blogging to connecting with an audience who is actively and authentically engaged in your work. My intention is that you leave this intimate, personalized course equipped with a deeper understanding of your vision and brand as a writer, as well as the tools for expanding your reach and readership.