Ottawa Romance Writers – April Workshop

Casual Readers to Ride-or-Die Superfans with Steff Green

Having readers is awesome, but die-hard fans who become emotionally invested in our story worlds are how authors build sustainable careers. Discover how you can stoke the fires of fandom in your readers and keep them coming back for more. This workshop will cover the science of fandom, examples of how romance authors build and sustain rabid fandoms, and examples of how you can create fun fan experiences for your readers.

Under her pen name Steffanie Holmes, Steff Green is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 50 kooky, spooky romance novels. Her books feature clever, witty heroines, secret societies, quirky villages where nothing is as it seems, creepy old mansions, and alpha males who always get what they want. She was the 2017 recipient of the Attitude Award for Artistic Achievement, and a 2018 finalist in the NZ Women of Influence awards. Steff is also the creator of the Rage Against the Manuscript podcast and online community where writers can learn about self-publishing, find their readers, and build a badass author brand. Steff is passionate about helping authors from all walks of life find their voice and tell their story.