If you have a website, a newsletter, or social media accounts for your writing, this workshop is for you.

You do not need to be tech-savvy to get hacked. Most authors who lose access to their platforms did not do anything “wrong.” They clicked a link that looked legitimate, reused a password one too many times, or trusted a tool they had used for years. What starts as a small mistake can quickly turn into losing control of your website, email list, or social media accounts.

This workshop breaks down what is really happening behind the scenes in plain language. We will talk about how author accounts actually get compromised, what warning signs people usually miss, and what steps you can take to protect yourself without feeling overwhelmed or intimidated.

You will learn simple, realistic ways to secure your author platform, even if the idea of “tech stuff” makes your eyes glaze over. No jargon. No scare tactics. Just clear explanations and practical steps you can actually follow.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• What “your author platform” includes and why it matters

• The most common ways authors get hacked or locked out

• How to spot red flags before things spiral

• Easy security steps that make a big difference

• What to do if something goes wrong and you are not sure where to start

This session is about helping you protect the work you have already poured your time, heart, and money into, without adding more stress to your plate.

If you have ever thought, “I hope this never happens to me,” this workshop will help make sure it does not.

About the Instructor

Nicole R. Locker is an author, platform strategist, and the founder of Fiction Refinery Studio, where she helps writers build and protect sustainable online platforms. She has been self-publishing and managing author platforms since 2013, with hands-on experience across websites, email lists, and social media.

A member of Contemporary Romance Writers since 2017 and a board member since 2019, Nicole supports the writing community through leadership, education, and technical infrastructure. She is also the creator of RomanceBooks.Blog and Online Writer Workshops, platforms designed to help authors and writing organizations reach wider audiences.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in psychology and brings a practical, people-centered approach to platform security. She lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her adopted son and two dogs. Her own contemporary romance platform can be found at nicolerlocker.com.

Platform: Zoom

Registration: Register here