Plot Twist: You Started the Book

You've talked about writing a book. You've imagined the characters, the story, or the message you want to share with the world. Maybe you've even opened a document, stared at the blinking cursor… and closed it again. No judgment—we've all been there.

In this supportive, hands-on workshop, award-winning author, book coach, and developmental editor Eryka Parker will help you stop waiting for the perfect time, the perfect idea, or the perfect first sentence. Through engaging conversation, practical strategies, and a guided writing experience, you'll silence your inner critic, outsmart procrastination, and discover that the hardest part of writing a book isn't writing—it's starting.

The best part? Before you leave, you'll have done what countless aspiring writers never do: you'll have written the first page of the book you've been putting off for years.

Eryka Parker is a developmental editor, book coach, and author marketing strategist at Legacy Book Coaching and Consulting. Her work focuses on shaping stories and amplifying underrepresented voices. She serves on the Editorial Advisory Committee for the Independent Book Publishing Association, contributes to Indie Author Magazine, and reviews books for the African American Literary Book Club. She is also a three-time award‑winning contemporary romance author under the pen name Zariah L. Banks.