I did it! What next?

So I threw open the doors yesterday. And now I’m wondering if anyone will come in.

Imposter syndrome is hard going. I have to remind myself of how much I’m offering to others.

A writer could choose to get a web company to build them a website. Or they could learn how to do everything themselves for far less, and retain the skills for themselves.

They could ask someone to build them a website and get a bland, corporate website devoid of personality. Or they could ask me, a fellow writer, to build them something they’ll actually like.

More than just webinars for writers

Besides, I’m offering so much to others. I’ll be opening up bibliotta! webinar capacity to guest lecturers, hosting helpful events to discuss ways in which writers can survive in these tempestuous times. It’s a small start so far, but I hope to evolve this project into a community hub for people to make the most of their own hard-earned skills.

I’ll be offering a profit share to guest hosts. And not “here’s a huge chunk for me while I sit back doing nothing” type deal. An equitable split that helps me cover costs but still gives the lion’s share to the workers.

So, to that end, here are a few ideas.

If you have any of the following skills and want to share the proceeds of ticket sales, let me know:

• Writing, especially SFFH
• Publishing, including self-publishing
• Editing
• Dealing with agents
• The business side of writing, like accounting, taxes, invoicing etc
• Marketing & promotion for books and writers
• Creating book covers, engaging artists

Or you are a writer who wants to share helpful strategies you have learned from your life, e.g. if you are:

• LGBTQ+
• BIPOC or of a non-dominant ethnic / religious group
• Disabled (including mental health, neurodivergence, dyslexia etc)
• Have another marginalisation

Please comment if you are interested or have questions. Or better yet, get in touch via the contact form to pitch me your workshop or discussion ideas!