Interview/Discussion

October 12, 2024

Comics Committee Meetup: Kickstarter Comics Chat

October 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Join SFWA members Madeleine Holly-Rosing (Boston Metaphysical Society) and Jessica Maison (Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters) to discuss Kickstarter best practices. (Madeleine has run 13 successful Kickstarter campaigns, and Jessica has run three.) They will discuss tips and provide guidance on how to successfully navigate the platform and how to prepare for your campaign. Afterwards, the discussion will open up for all participants to ask questions, share their own crowdfunding experiences, and discuss all things comics.

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October 05, 2024

Indie Author Meetup – How to Use NetGalley

October 5, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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The SFWA Independent Authors Committee invites you to join us at our virtual meetup. Each month, the meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA indie authors community. This month’s topic: Did you know SFWA has access to NetGalley? Here are some tricks and tips for using it.

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September 07, 2024

Indie Author Meetup – What To Do When You Want To Write–But Can’t!

September 7, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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The SFWA Independent Authors Committee invites you to join us at our virtual meetup. Each month, the meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA indie authors community. This month’s topic: What happens when you hit the wall of a writer’s block–especially as an indie author, when the block might extend beyond drafting to the aspects of managing your business? Or if you can manage your business but can’t write?

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August 17, 2024

Romancing SFF Meetup – Featuring: J. Scott Coatsworth and Steven Radecki

August 17, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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The SFWA Romance Steering Committee invites you to join us at our monthly virtual Romancing SFF Meetup. Each month, the Romancing SFF meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA SFF romance community. Join us in August when J. Scott Coatsworth and Steven Radecki will discuss alternative ways to promote your books.

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August 03, 2024

Indie Author Meetup – Setting Up Your Sales Table

August 3, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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The SFWA Independent Authors Committee invites you to join us at our virtual meetup. Each month, the meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA indie authors community. This month’s topic: There’s an art and a science to effective event table setups, and they differ depending on whether you’re inside, outside, at a general event or a genre event. Let’s talk about what does and doesn’t work!

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July 20, 2024

Romancing SFF Meetup – Featuring: Gail Carriger

July 20, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

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The SFWA Romance Steering Committee invites you to join us at our monthly virtual Romancing SFF Meetup. Each month, the Romancing SFF meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA SFF romance community. This month, Gail Carriger will join us for a Q&A session! As author of multiple NYT bestsellers and millions of books in print in dozens of different languages, Gail has a lot of experience to share. Come ask her about writing a beloved multi-book series, or about her tips for writing The Heroine’s Journey, or her lessons learned as a hybrid author. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to engage with Gail and our SFF Romance community!

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July 06, 2024

Indie Author Meetup – Balancing Indie Author Business and Writing

July 6, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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The SFWA Independent Authors Committee invites you to join us at our virtual meetup. Each month, the meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA indie authors community. This month’s topic: The life of an indie author is all about balancing the delicate dance between being creative and managing your writing business. How do your colleagues manage it? What are your hacks? Come share ideas and discuss your strategies.

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June 15, 2024

Romancing SFF Meetup – Featuring: Rebecca Hefner

June 15, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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The SFWA Romance Steering Committee invites you to join us at our monthly virtual Romancing SFF Meetup. Each month, the Romancing SFF meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA SFF romance community. This month, Rebecca Hefner will share her experience with wide audiobook production and marketing, as well as direct selling of audiobooks. Her ultimate goal is to educate authors on how to wrest control back from overbearing retailers that push exclusivity and broaden their reach and earning potential.

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June 01, 2024

Indie Author Meetup – Elements of SFF Covers

June 1, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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The SFWA Independent Authors Committee invites you to join us at our virtual meetup. Each month, the meetup features an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA indie authors community. This month’s topic: What elements are currently characteristic of indie SFF covers? How do you best signal your genre in your work?

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May 19, 2024

Narrative Worlds (s4) with JOHN SCALZI – Being Online: Negotiating the Changing Terrain of Social Media in the 21st Century. (WEBINAR)

May 19, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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Narrative Worlds is a monthly discussion between Kate Elliott and a guest, looking into a specific single worldbuilding topic in depth.

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