Meetings

VP Jason Maddux will be publishing his first book -an anthology of sci-fi stories- in this meeting. If you're curious about how KDP and self-publishing works, you won't want to miss this!

Beyond the Book: Expanding Your Reach as an Author Your book is written—but your journey as an author is just beginning. In this engaging session, NVWC member Toby Dorr will explore the many ways to expand the reach of your book beyond traditional sales. From guest spots on podcasts to leveraging Substack, from creating social […]

Learn about the Golden Nib awards and hear from some of NVWC's 2024 Golden Nib winners, who will read their works and discuss their inspiration and writing journey. NVWC Fiction 1st place – "Bloom" by Roger Hammons 2nd place – "Daytona Beach" by Kay Summers 3rd place – "The Rock Snake" by Craig Lipman Poetry […]

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” —Maya Angelou What does it take to write? Pen and paper, and a willingness to sit with ourselves including all that is happening with us. Your imaginations and ideas; your criticisms and praises; your dreams and declarations; your rambles and stutters, and more, […]

Audiobooks have enjoyed double-digit growth for the last 12 years with no sign of slowing down. Many independently published authors don't know where to begin when it comes to creating an audiobook. Members will learn the basics of audiobook production, including: Narration: Author Voice or Professional Narrator? Recording Options Distribution Options Using Your Audiobook Assets […]

Member Scott Frost will share his experiences and comprehensive guide to independent publishing: https://bit.ly/selfpubabyss. Scott Frost is an award-winning author who self-published his debut Sci-Fi novel Empyreax: The Rise of Cà Rá in 2025. He created a free no-strings guide for new authors to navigate the daunting steps of self-publishing. It has been viewed over 13,000 […]

In lieu of a family picnic this year, we will be holding a member mixer in our new digs at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The meeting will be largely unstructured, with no featured speaker, to allow ample time for networking and sharing our experiences in writing and publishing. More details coming soon regarding food and […]

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 […]