Mar 21, 2026 Whether it’s a fantasy realm, an alien world, an unknown past, an apocalyptic future, or our very own planet Earth, the ‘world’ of any story should be real, interesting, unique, and useful. Building these worlds, including variations of our own can enrich any story and even serve as a kind of character. NYT bestseller Jonathan Maberry will take you through fun and surprisingly easy steps to show how to build the perfect world that will bring your story to life.

Feb 21, 2026 Steve Capone Jr. will provide us with a look behind the editor's desk. Whether you are prepping your first short story submission or looking to sharpen your professional edge, the submission circuit can be a bit of a maze, and there's always more even a pro can learn. Join us for an intensive workshop designed to help you master the professional submission process.

Jan 17, 2026 You’ve finished writing your rough draft! Congratulations! Now what are you going to do? Before going out into the world, every manuscript needs a little love from its creator in the form of self-editing and revision. However, that can be a daunting task. Where do you begin? Join author and editor, Jana S. Brown, at her virtual table and learn the Steps to Self-Editing.

Oct 18/25 Our Annual Prose Readaround and Elections for President, and Treasurer.

Sep 20/25 Liz Tolsma talks about Point of View. What is it, exactly? And what is deep POV? We’ll delve into the two meanings of POV, why it’s important to stay in character while writing, and what deep POV is and how it can transform your writing.

Aug 16/25 Kathleen Sweeney shares practical tips, fresh content ideas, and real-world examples to make every post feel like a big, virtual hug for your readers.

Jul 19/25 Martin Lastrapes breaks down the essentials of great character creation, revealing how to craft layered backstories, distinct physical and emotional traits, and transformative arcs. Whether you’re writing heroes, villains, or antiheroes, you’ll learn how to turn abstract ideas into living, breathing characters that make stories unforgettable.

Jun 21/25 Podcasting is the new mainstream media. For authors, landing an opportunity to share your story arc, build your audience, and promote your work, which translates into more book sales. In this interactive session, Bing Bruce will show you techniques to keep the interviewer on track, steer the discussion in order to get your message out, and, when necessary, take over the interview without offending the host.

May 17/25 AI is here, and its potential seems to know no bounds—at least, that’s the hype. In this talk, Michael explores these questions, clears up some of the confusion about what AI can—and can’t—do, and addresses common concerns among writers and artists.

Apr 19/25 Celebrate our 10th annual poetry appreciation read-around.

Mar 15/25 Ash's workshop delves into the unexpected challenges of societal open-mindedness in creating the villains who thwart our heroes.

Feb 15/25 Lisa Diane Kastner will provide an overview of the various publishing options available today and how you can use them.