publishing

  • September 2026 Meeting

    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 ever live long… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • March 2026 Meeting & Presentation

    Presentation: Author Newsletters: Building a Reader List You Actually Own Every major platform—Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, Amazon—owns the relationship between you and your readers. Their algorithms change. Their policies shift. They could disappear tomorrow – or they could shut you… Continue reading