Programs
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October 10, 2026 Meeting & Presentation
Field Notes from NINC: What the Pros Are Talking About Right Now Every fall, a few hundred working novelists take over a beach resort in Florida for three and a half days of shop talk you rarely hear in public.… Continue reading
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September 12, 2026 Meeting
September 12 – Plot It Out: Brainstorming, Plotting, and Getting Unstuck Presented by Candi Scott We all have that one story idea we can’t seem to flesh out — or in my case, more notebooks full of ideas than I’ll… Continue reading
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August 8, 2026 Meeting
Presentation: Got a manuscript that’s almost ready… but not quite? Whether you’re polishing for agents and editors or prepping to self-publish, there’s a make-or-break stage between “finished draft” and “ready for readers” — and most writers skip steps without realizing… Continue reading
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July 11, 2026 Meeting
Presentation: You Don’t Need a Million Followers to Sell Books Forget the algorithm chasing and vanity metrics. Bestselling author Amy Boyles—who’s built a thriving career as both an indie and traditionally published novelist—is pulling back the curtain on what’s actually… Continue reading
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June 2026 Meeting
Special note: Since there will be no meeting in June, due to the large event in Decatur that day, members are invited for lunch at a local restaurant (informal get-together). Be sure to check your email or contact HOD for… Continue reading
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