Double Vision Writer’s Workshop

Craft the story. Build your brand. Bring it to life.

July 18, 2026

9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

NEW LOCATION:

Grace Lutheran Church

12200 McCormick Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32225

Presenters: Lana McAra & Terry Shepherd

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international bestselling author and ghostwriter of more than 50 books with over one million copies sold. Founder of Vendela Publishing, she works with writers who want to build long-term careers and reach readers beyond the algorithm. Lana has spent more than two decades teaching fiction writing and speaking to writers about the business of publishing.

Terry Shepherd is an author, podcaster, and audiobook narrator. For over 4 decades, Terry’s voice has been heard on radio, television and film. As a narrator, he breathes life into the characters in each story, adding a whole new dimension of performance art that can transform a tale for the growing number of listeners who are purchasing more audiobooks than ever before.

Schedule

9:00 – 9:30 Registration
9:30 – 10:00 Opening
10:00 – 10:50 Session One, Lana McAra: How to Write a Mystery
11:00 – 12:00 Session Two, Terry Shepherd: Turning Your Novel Into an Audiobook
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:50 Session Three, Terry Shepherd: You Are the Brand: Sell More Books By Being Yourself
2:00 – 3:00 Session Four, Lana McAra: Launch Gamification: Using Games to Create Reader Connection
3:00 – 3:30 Raffle and Closing 3:30 – 4:00 book signing

PRICE LIST FOR THE EVENT

• In-person rates (includes lunch):
  • Early Bird Sisters in Crime Member $60 and $70 for non-members until 06/20
  • After 6/30: Members $80, Non-members $90
  • Bring a friend for $30 only (lunch included) before 06/30 and $50 after
• Zoom-only $50

Raffle Tickets

Raffle tickets: $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets

Enter for a chance to win:

1 Domain and Website Hosting for one year from Jolene’s Web Designs

3 people can win a Writing lab with Lana

Lunchtime consultation with Terry Shepherd on branding, audiobooks, or podcasting.

Free book health check from Vendela Publishing

After June 30th – Tickets are Non-refundable.
Space is limited to the first 80 registrants

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For those who cannot attend in person, we are offering a secure Zoom Link.

Please complete the registration form below.