Caridad loves to offer support to other writers by providing an assortment of different workshops. You can contact Caridad at caridadpineiro dot gmail dot com to discuss having her visit with your organization to present any of the workshops shown below or any other topics which might be of interest to your organization. Caridad can provide workshops about a number of topics of interest to authors, from craft to marketing to technology.

Craft Workshops:

Archetypes and How They Shape the Hero’s Journey

Myths continue to be compelling to individuals because the characters in them illustrate these basic Archetypes and how our heroes either fail to overcome the weaknesses of the Archetype or triumph by embracing the Archetype’s strengths. In this workshop, Caridad discusses the more common Archetypes that are found and the roles they play in the Hero’s Journey.

Creating a Compelling Plot by Using the Mythic Hero’s Journey

Have a sagging middle in your plot? Don’t know where the “black moment” should come in your manuscript. In this workshop, Caridad will teach you how to use the Hero’s Journey to create a plot that keeps readers turning pages.

He Said, She Said and Other Elements of Effective Dialogue

You’ve started your book. You have the basic idea of what you plan to write (genre and length) and understand the conflict with which your characters will deal. But to be intriguing, your characters not only need that internal conflict to resolve but dialogue that fits them and is effective. In addition, the dialogue that occurs between the characters has to convey necessary information. The key is: not too much information. You want the reader to intuit any secondary meaning in the words and also, the emotions and intent behind the words. In this workshop, Caridad discusses the various elements that will help you craft dialogue that is realistic and compelling.

Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Paranormal – Where the Twains Meet

In this workshop Caridad explains the differences in the various forms of otherworldly fiction as well as the common elements in the various genres.

Master POV

Point of View is often one of the hardest concepts to master and use effectively in your writing. In this intensive and hands-on Free Write, NY Times and USA Today bestseller Caridad Pineiro will discuss the three primary types of point of view in fiction and non-fiction so that writers may select the best point of view and/or repair any point of view issues they may have in their work. Attendees will be asked to select a one-page scene in order to revise the scene from another point of view and possibly share it with other attendees. In addition, attendees should select several pages from your work and have ready three different color highlighters in order to review those pages to determine if there are Point of View issues.

Romantic Suspense 101

Caridad analyzes the basics of this romance subgenre and how you can create a compelling romantic suspense packed with action and romance.

Worldbuilding: You’ve Got the Whole World in Your Hands

Whether you are writing a contemporary, paranormal, fantasy or science fiction novel, the world in which you place your heroine is one that is different from the ordinary world of the reader. Because of this, it is important that you establish the norms of your world and stick to them to create a sense of realism for the reader. In this workshop, Caridad will teach you why “You’ve got the whole world in your hands!”

Marketing and Promotion Workshops:

Improving Your Presence on Amazon

Standing out in a crowded market is difficult, especially on Amazon with the volume of books available for sale. In this workshop, Caridad explains what you can do to improve your presence on Amazon by creating an author profile, more effective Amazon book page, and new Amazon A+ content.

Basics of Box Sets and other Multi-Author Publishing Projects

As a participant in a number of box sets that have hit NY Times and USA Today lists, Caridad has hands-on experience with what it takes to create such collaborations and promote them.

How to Identify and Grow Your Brand

Learn the basics of branding and how to grow your brand both online and in person. This workshop provides samples of successful brands in various fields and how that branding applies to your publishing career. We will review your bios and a sample blog/page of your work for a critique and discussion on your brand and platform.

Social Media and Online platforms

Content is king and knowing how to share it efficiently is the key to attracting visitors. This workshop discusses social media and other online platforms and how to use them.

Business Workshops

Demystifying Intellectual Property Protection

As a former Intellectual Property attorney, IP is close to Caridad’s heart. In this workshop, Caridad explains the different kinds of protection an author can obtain to protect their work and also explain the much misunderstood Fair Use Doctrine.

Legal Perils and Pitfalls

Fair Use? Copyright infringement? Piracy? GDPR? Social Media Trolls? There are a ton of things that can go wrong on the Internet and hopefully this workshop will help you understand how to use third party content, protect your own content, and avoid new issues related to privacy and copyright.

Understanding Publishing Contracts

Caridad spent nearly three decades counseling clients as an Intellectual Property attorney and has intimate knowledge of publishing contracts. In this workshop, Caridad explains the perils and pitfalls in those contracts and how to understand them.

Technology Workshops

Creating a Presence on the Internet

Today more than ever there are multiple ways to “publish” your content on the Internet. This workshop explores the different models you can use to create your internet presence and how to keep it dynamic.

Primer on Self-publishing

Want to indie publish your work? Discover the various ways you can use the Internet to publish your work and how to prepare for the successful launch of your work.

Useful Digital Tools for Writers

Creating your work can be arduous, but there are ways that digital tools can help you make that task easier. This workshop demonstrates various digital tools to help you get more organized, research better, and just overall be more comfortable in today’s tech world.

WordPress Primer

WordPress is one of the most commonly used platforms for building a website. In this hands-on workshop, Caridad will explain the basics of WordPress and how to use it effectively.