Events

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 […]

The Craft & Business of Writing NVWC member Jeffrey James Higgins will provide an overview of what a writer needs to know about writing and publishing in 2026. The session will cover learning craft, writing practice and process, digital tools, dictation, common craft mistakes, editing iterations, critiquing, querying agents and publishers, current pathways to publication, […]

Yes, I Do Think You Should Write a Suspense Novel Why it's harder than many think, and why writing (or just reading!) genre fiction can teach you important craft lessons Thrillers and mysteries are strong sellers, but that doesn't necessarily mean crime fiction is an easy genre to crash. As the author of literary and […]

Back by popular demand, our Summer Social will be largely unstructured, with no featured speaker, to allow ample time for networking and sharing our experiences in writing and publishing. If you're published, bring a book for the raffle.

From Pulse to Prose Discover how to harness the body’s most visceral reactions and turn them into powerful storytelling tools. In this session, you’ll learn to translate racing pulses, constricted breaths, trembling hands, and subtle somatic cues into gripping narrative beats that drive tension and emotion. We’ll break down how the human body naturally responds […]

Learn to promote yourself and your work with confidence When you’re reluctant to broadcast your accomplishments and capabilities, your ideal readers, as well as editors and influencers, never get the chance to find out about you and your work. Learn to identify when fear, resistance, and your inner critic are getting in your way; which […]

Writing History vs. Writing Historical Fiction NVWC member David K. Wessel is a retired U.S. diplomat who served at embassies in Central America and Europe and is the former Mayor of Duck, NC. His recent publications include an article for American Historical Association’s Perspectives magazine and his first novel, Choosing Sides, which explores how ordinary […]