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Welcome to St. Louis Publishers Association

Coming Up in March

 

BUILD YOUR DIGITAL FOUNDATION: A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP FOR AUTHORS, ILLUSTRATORS & CREATORS

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

In today’s creative landscape, your online presence is your storefront—and for independent authors, illustrators, and freelancers, it can make all the difference. This hands-on class walks you through the essentials of building a strong digital foundation that helps you get discovered, build community, and grow your brand with confidence.

Together, we will cover:

  • Website & Landing Page Basics
    Why every creator needs a home base online, what information it must include, and how to make it work for you instead of sitting unused. We’ll review beginner-friendly website builders including Google Sites, Squarespace, and Shopify—comparing features, pricing, and best uses depending on your goals.
  • Social Media Setup Across All Major Platforms
    Step-by-step guidance on setting up or optimizing your Facebook Page, Instagram profile, TikTok account, and YouTube channel. You’ll learn what each platform is best for, how to present yourself consistently, and how to avoid common mistakes that limit growth.
  • Blogging for Visibility & Credibility
    Why attaching a blog to your website boosts search visibility, strengthens your brand voice, and helps your audience connect with you. We’ll break down simple strategies for topic ideas, posting cadence, and long-term content planning.
  • Branding, Consistency & Workflow Tips
    How to keep your platforms cohesive, save time with repeatable workflows, and maintain a digital presence that feels professional without feeling overwhelming.

This is an educational workshop—not a sales seminar. However, if you discover you’d like more hands-on support after class, Daily Spark Social is available to help you implement what you’ve learned.

Leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear roadmap for building an online presence that reflects who you are and the work you’re proud to share.

 Register for Event

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7:00pm at The HEIGHTS 8001 Dale Ave.

Richmond Heights, MO  63117

(doors open at 6:30pm) 

2026 SLPA Calendar of Events

MAR 11 “Build Your Digital Foundation” Jeff Bender

APR 8  “Memoir Writing and How it Relates to Fiction” Linda Austin

APR 11  SAT Workshop, “How to Publish Your Own Book” at STLCC/Meramec

MAY 13  “Audiobooks: Why and How” Warren Martin

JUN 10 “Turn Your Book Idea into Multiple Income Streams” Bob Baker

JUL 8  “Launching Your YouTube Channel to an Audience” Casandra McCottrell

AUG 12   TBD

SEP 9     VENDOR SHOWCASE

OCT 14   TBD

OCT 23 or 24  Trivia Night at the HEIGHTS:  Fri, Oct 23 or Sat, Oct 24

NOV 11   TBD

NOV    SAT Workshop, “How to Publish Your Own Book” at STLCC

DEC 9             “Perfect Your Pitch” Bob Baker

 

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