Beyond the Manuscript: Demystifying Book Marketing Marketing a book is one of the most misunderstood—and frequently frustrating—parts of the publishing journey. This practical, insightful workshop explores what happens after you’ve written the book, diving into the strategies and systems that will help you find your readers. Designed for authors at all stages, the session breaks […]

Three Powerful Ways to Build a Platform for Your Business Laura DiFranco of Brave Healer Publishing will discuss how to use storytelling to sell books and build business and brand. As a business owner, we reach prospective clients and readers in many ways. Your platform as an author or business owner is two things: Your […]

Bring your laptop or notebook and be prepared to work on your latest piece or start something new in this workshop led by Dr. Oliver Reid of The Writing Coach. Dr. Oliver T. Reid is an international multi-bestselling and award-winning author, motivational speaker, and the founder and president of I Am a Solution Consulting Firm, […]

In lieu of a holiday party this year, member Darius Jones, NVWC Social Media Coordinator Allie Nelson, and NVWC President Carolyn McBride will share their experiences and tips on magazine, journal, and anthology publishing. Darius’s stories and poems have appeared in Strange Horizons, The No Sleep Podcast, Star*Line Magazine, and other places. Allie is a multiple Pushcart […]

At the April 2026 monthly meeting, ML Brei, a computer scientist and author of Conversing with AI: A Handbook for Writers will lead a workshop on AI & Authors. As an author, educator, and prompt engineering consultant, she is passionate about empowering others at the intersection of language and technology. Are you curious about how […]