Workshop Title: Navigating Instagram and Canva
This session explores how authors can create and grow an online presence, whether pursuing indie or traditional publishing. Attendees will become familiar with free online tools like Canva for creating website and social media content, along with ways to connect platforms such as Facebook and Instagram through Meta for easier posting.
The presentation will also discuss growing an Instagram following. Attendees will hear how the speaker grew her own following by more than 1,000 followers in one week by making a few strategic changes to her approach. The session is designed to help writers better navigate Instagram, build community, and strengthen their online presence.
For authors with finished works, the discussion will touch on ways social media can help sell books, network, and keep up with trends. For those still working on their projects, the session will explore growing a writing community and building an online presence before publication.
Theresa’s Bio:
Theresa Simms is a horror novelist who was born and raised in rural Missouri. She currently resides in Southern California with her husband and son together with their plethora of critters. Unnerving realities from human experiences are highlighted in her works. Theresa is the youngest of ten and retired from the Missouri Air National Guard. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from MS&T and recently graduated from SNHU with a BA in English and Creative writing. Currently, she is working on continuing to polish her craft while pursuing an MFA in English/Creative Writing at SNHU while collaborating with WOK.
Website: https://theresasimms.my.canva.site
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simms_t.e_titles/
Meeting on Saturday, June 20, 2026
Breakfast begins at 8:30 am
The general meeting begins at 9:15 am
Hodel’s at 5917 Knudsen Dr, Bakersfield