Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of three new Workshops to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 13th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions!
The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows:
New Workshops Added:
Be The 10%: Presenter – Hallee Bridgeman. Agents and editors say that 80%-90% of the submissions they receive aren’t even able to be edited to the point of publication. If you consider that the “best” an author has to submit is what is sent to agents and editors, and that each author believes his or her work is worthy of publication and that a contract is going to result from that submission, then it’s fair to assume that 80%-90% of all self-published books probably weren’t ready for publication. Hallee teaches authors to “Be the 10%”. (60 min)
Creating a Marketing Plan When You Don’t Have a Marketing Degree: Presenter – Hallee Bridgeman. This class defines what a platform is for an author, discusses how to build a platform and utilize that platform to market your books. It covers newsletters, street teams, social media, and in-person marketing opportunities. We will also go over how to be true to your brand as an author so that your online platform presence is consistent through all networks. (60 min)
Sizzling Prose: Presenter Ariella Talix. I don’t mean to titillate, but I see this as an important part of romance writing. We will discuss several aspects, such as how steamy to get for the expected audience, how to make a scene seem authentic and romantic, and making sure there is consent, etc. At this point, I’ve written 19 romance novels, both contemporary and historical. Half of those are MMF, so I often deal with multiples. I think it’s important to keep things steamy and tasteful at the same time, but the activities need to match the personalities of the participants. I know a lot of authors are afraid to write these scenes and turn them over to ghostwriters, and it shows. So hopefully this seminar will help get rid of the fear and unlock some creative ideas. (60 min)