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Getting published is more competitive than ever, whether you're trying to get an agent, waiting to sign that first deal, self publishing, or a mix. Your website is your landing page for anyone who wants to know more about you, whether it's an agent who is checking out your submission, or a reader wondering if you have more books. The options for marketing yourself as an author are limitless and can feel overwhelming, so let's at least take the guesswork out of your website! Get some ideas on creating a website that will work with where you are now and grow with you as your career changes. Leave with a game plan to get started!
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: None
• Workshopping Drafts: None
Meredith grew up in New Orleans, collecting two degrees from Louisiana State University before running away to Chicago to be an actor. In between plays, she got her black belt and made martial arts and yoga her full-time day job. She fought in the Chicago Golden Gloves, ran the Chicago Marathon, and competed for team U.S.A. in the savate world championships in Paris. In spite of doing each of these things twice, she couldn’t stay warm and relocated to Nashville. She owns several swords, but lives a non-violent life, saving all swashbuckling for the page, knitting scarves, gardening, visiting coffee shops, and cuddling with her husband and two panther-sized cats. She’s a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Her first novel Ghost Tamer is an Amazon Editor's Pick for Best SciFi Fantasy, an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Winner for Best SciFi Fantasy, and an IPPY Award Winner for Best First Book. A Dagger of Lighting releases April 1, 2025, both with CamCat Books.
"Big fan of Meredith Lyons! She’s a great writer and teacher. Her class gave me great insights and practical ideas to apply to my own work."
"Meredith did a great job, and her class was a ton of fun!"
"Meredith's writing advice for each person was clear, tailored to each person's needs/interests/goals, and concrete. Great job of setting practical goals and providing productive strategies!"
