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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

  • 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

  • April 11, 2026 Meeting and Presentation

    PRESENTATION: Hacking a System in Two Paragraphs: A Non-technical Guide to Cybersecurity For Story Writers Have you ever heard someone talking about a book or movie and say “I can’t believe they wrote that stuff about (fill in the blank… 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

  • February 2026 Meeting & Program

    For February our own author Kayt Harris (paranormal fiction, romance, and travel writer), will be answering all your financial questions, including: Business licenses Retail/sales tax setup LLCs and S corps, and  Tracking expenses for the author You can visit her… Continue reading