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Monthly Guild Meeting

July 18 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Two Minds, One Story: The Art of Co-Authoring

Authors Judilee Butler and GaGa Gabardi at a book signing event. GaGa Gabardi is seated, signing books, while Judilee Butler stands beside her holding one of their co-authored titles.
Judilee Butler (standing) & Gaga Gabardi

Judilee Butler (aka Phoebe Korneal) presents Two Minds, One Story: The Art of Co-Authoring. What happens when two writers become partners in storytelling? In this engaging presentation, Judilee Butler shares the joys and challenges of writing with a co-author while living more than five hundred miles apart.

From creative collaboration to the practical realities of publishing, this session explores topics such as:

• Handling differences in opinion while weaving a story together
• Scheduling writing and editing sessions
• Splitting the workload fairly and effectively
• Managing book proceeds and joint finances
• Writing in tandem from different states
• Marketing and promotion
• Website creation and online presence

Filled with personal experiences, humor, and practical insight, this presentation offers an honest look at the realities—and rewards—of co-authoring a book.

BIO: Judilee Butler (aka Phoebe Korneal) is a retired writer currently living in Buffalo, Wyoming, after relocating from Florida with her husband. Alongside her co-author, who resides in the mountains of Colorado, she has embraced co-authoring as both a creative outlet and what she affectionately calls their “escape room”—a joyful therapy for the adventures of octogenarian life. 

Location:
Lamplighter Village Clubhouse
500 Lantern Dr, Melbourne, FL 32934