Day 1 Sessions

Enjoy Today's Sessions Until

DAY 1

Below you can watch our Day 1 Experts.

Summit Day 1 Kickoff

Paula Judith Johnson

Using BookFunnel to Sell More Books

Damon Courtney

with Paula Judith Johnson, Hostess of the Writing Romance Mastery Summit

In this powerful Expert Session, Damon Courtney, founder of BookFunnel, reveals how to turn your author platform into a sales engine Using BookFunnel to Sell More Books.

Whether you're new to direct sales or ready to scale your reader reach, Damon shares practical, proven strategies

to boost visibility, grow your list, and increase book sales

—without relying solely on retailers.

Fast Drafting 101

Jillian David

with Paula Judith Johnson, Hostess of the Writing Romance Mastery Summit

In this energizing Expert Session, Jillian David dives into

Fast Drafting 101, a transformative approach for

romance authors ready to write smarter, not slower.

Discover how to silence your inner editor,

hit your word count goals, and finish your first draft

with momentum and confidence.

If you've ever felt stuck in perfectionism

or bogged down in revisions,

this session is your

breakthrough!

Structuring Satisfying Romances

Gabriela Pereira

with Paula Judith Johnson, Hostess of the Writing Romance Mastery Summit

In this masterful Expert Session, Gabriela Pereira—founder of DIY MFA—unlocks the blueprint behind

Structuring Satisfying Romances.

From first meet to final kiss, Gabriela breaks down the story beats that make love stories truly resonate.

If you've ever struggled with pacing, emotional payoff,

or crafting that swoon-worthy arc, this session will

help you design love stories that hit all the right notes.

A Beginner's Guide to Editorial and Design Services

Natalia Leigh

with Paula Judith Johnson, Hostess of the Writing Romance Mastery Summit

In this insightful Expert Session, Natalia Leigh guides writers through A Beginner's Guide to Editorial and Design Services.

Learn the essentials of editing, formatting, and book design so you can confidently take your manuscript from draft to professional quality.

If you’re ready to publish but unsure where to start, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make the right choices and set your book up for success.

How Do You Keep Writing When Everything Says Stop

Melissa Collings

with Paula Judith Johnson, Hostess of the Writing Romance Mastery Summit

In this deeply encouraging Expert Session, Melissa Collings tackles the emotional heart of the writing journey with

How Do You Keep Writing When Everything Says Stop.

From burnout and self-doubt to life’s unexpected hurdles, Melissa offers honest insights and practical tools

to help you keep showing up to the page

—even when it’s hard.

This session is a must for any romance author

who’s ever felt like giving up.

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@ 2025 Writing Romance Mastery Summit is curated by Paula Judith Johnson