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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sondee Lima: From Page to Stage\, Mastering Public Speaking as an Author \n\n\n\nAuthors need more than a strong manuscript—they need a strong presence. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to elevate your delivery\, connect with your audience\, and present your story with impact. \n\n\n\nSondee will focus on powerful openings and closings\, nonverbal and vocal techniques\, and how to shape your unique author persona onstage. You’ll also learn to craft clear\, organized content and visuals that enhance your message. Finally\, we’ll cover effective Q&A skills and soft selling—how to engage your audience while naturally guiding them toward your work. \n\n\n\nWalk away with practical tools to speak with confidence\, clarity\, and authenticity at any event. \n\n\n\nLocation:Lamplighter Village Clubhouse500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-10/
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SUMMARY:Cocoa Village Art & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:SHOWCASE YOUR WORK!\n\n\n\nFour times a year\, the Space Coast Writers Guild is honored to participate in the Cocoa Village Art Shows\, one of the region’s most vibrant cultural gatherings that draws thousands of visitors from across Florida. As a recognized nonprofit\, we’re given a free booth—and in the spirit of community\, we pass that opportunity on to you\, our members. \n\n\n\nIf you’re a published author and ready to connect with readers\, sell your books\, and represent the Guild\, this is your chance to shine in a lively\, supportive environment. \n\n\n\nWe have up to 6 table spaces available per show.  \n\n\n\n\nThe event generally runs from 10 AM to 5 PM\, with different setup and teardown times for each day.\n\n\n\nSpaces are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and applications are reviewed by the Table Space Crew Committee.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information regarding the Table Space Crew and guidelines for event participation\, please click HERE. \n\n\n\nGood luck to all the participants!
URL:https://scwg.org/event/cocoa-village-art-craft-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:M. Rebecca Wildsmith: “Write. Publish. Sell: The Keys to Self-Publishing and Effective Book Marketing” \n\n\n\nM. Rebecca Wildsmith writes supernatural mysteries with a vintage soul and a sharp modern twist. She penned her first whodunit on a clacking typewriter at age eight and has been hooked on twisty plots ever since. Her books\, Hattie Vavaseur and Verity Easton\, have sold over 30\,000 copies worldwide\, winning them the #1 Bestseller status on Kindle and Audible in 8 countries several times over. Verity Easton also won a finalist placement in the Best Thriller Book Awards. \n\n\n\nDuring her talk\, she’ll help her fellow writers navigate the wild\, wonderful world of indie publishing. Taking them on a lively tour through her own foundations of self-publishing\, she’ll begin with how to figure out what kind of book you’re really writing and how to build an audience that doesn’t require a crystal ball to maintain. \n\n\n\nDigging into the indie toolkit\, she’ll explore selecting the right publishing platforms\, to crafting covers and blurbs that’ll actually make readers stop scrolling. Then\, she’ll get to the good stuff: how to sell your books with an authentic author brand\, intentional social media\, and a long-game mindset that treats each title as a stepping stone—not a finish line. \n\n\n\nHer goal isn’t to hand you a magic formula\, but to spark the clarity\, courage\, and curiosity you’ll need to build a publishing path that’s unmistakably yours. \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T195942
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brenda Spalding: The Writers Platform-What It Is and Why You Need It \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author and publishing consultant Brenda Spalding as our March 2026 guest speaker. With twenty-eight published books\, a deep background in marketing\, and years of experience guiding writers on their publishing journeys\, Brenda brings a wealth of knowledge every author can benefit from—whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your reach. \n\n\n\nIn her presentation\, “The Writer’s Platform: What It Is and Why You Need It\,” Brenda will break down the essential elements every modern writer needs to build visibility\, credibility\, and long-term success. Her session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nHow to build a strong\, sustainable author platform\n\n\n\nSocial media marketing—what matters today and what doesn’t\n\n\n\n“Get your butt out the door”—the power of in-person engagement\n\n\n\nNewsletters: how often to send and what to include\n\n\n\nPay-per-click advertising—when is it worth it?\n\n\n\nOutsourcing marketing—questions to ask before you spend a dime\n\n\n\n\nBrenda’s passion for helping authors shines through in everything she does. A past president of the National League of American Pen Women (Sarasota Branch)\, she is an active member of several statewide writing organizations and frequently speaks at conferences\, book clubs\, and writers’ groups. Through her company\, Braden River Consulting LLC\, she supports writers at every stage of the publishing process. \n\n\n\nYou won’t want to miss this informative\, motivating\, and highly practical session designed to elevate your voice and expand your author reach. \n\n\n\nwww.bradenriverconsulting.com | www.brendamspaldingauthor.com \n\n\n\nLocation: Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave\, Melbourne\, FL 32935
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T235959
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SUMMARY:Cocoa Village Spring Fine Art & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:SHOWCASE YOUR WORK!\n\n\n\nFour times a year\, the Space Coast Writers Guild is honored to participate in the Cocoa Village Art Shows\, one of the region’s most vibrant cultural gatherings that draws thousands of visitors from across Florida. As a recognized nonprofit\, we’re given a free booth—and in the spirit of community\, we pass that opportunity on to you\, our members. \n\n\n\nIf you’re a published author and ready to connect with readers\, sell your books\, and represent the Guild\, this is your chance to shine in a lively\, supportive environment. \n\n\n\nWe have up to 6 table spaces available per show.  \n\n\n\n\nThe event generally runs from 10 AM to 5 PM\, with different setup and teardown times for each day.\n\n\n\nSpaces are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and applications are reviewed by the Table Space Crew Committee.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information regarding the Table Space Crew and guidelines for event participation\, please click HERE. \n\n\n\nGood luck to all the participants!
URL:https://scwg.org/event/cocoa-village-spring-arts-crafts-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T150000
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SUMMARY:First Annual Space Coast Writers Guild Book Fair!
DESCRIPTION:Showcase Your Work! \n\n\n\nFor More information\, please click HERE.
URL:https://scwg.org/event/first-annual-space-coast-writers-guild-book-fair/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Terri Lewis presents The Best of Both Worlds: Navigating Hybrid Publishing \n\n\n\nAuthors today face more publishing paths than ever — but which one actually leads where you want to go? \n\n\n\nAward-winning author\, Terri Lewis\, will join us in January to pull back the curtain on the world of hybrid publishing\, comparing it with both traditional and independent models so that writers can make empowered\, well-informed decisions. Drawing from her own experience navigating the industry\, she’ll share: \n\n\n\n✨ How to find and evaluate a reputable hybrid press✨ Why distribution matters more than most authors realize✨ The real advantages (and real pitfalls) of hybrid publishing✨ What a publicist can — and cannot — do for you✨ The true costs involved and how to avoid costly surprises \n\n\n\nTerri recently won the Miami University Press 2025 Novella Prize\, and her novel\, Beyond the Bird in Flight: A Novel of an Abducted Queen\, was named one of The Washington Independent Review’s Best Books of 2025. A lifelong lover of medieval history\, she has traveled extensively throughout Europe\, enchanted by the quiet stories hidden in old castles and winding cobblestone streets. Terri finely crafts her writing through workshops with renowned instructors\, and her short fiction has appeared in multiple literary magazines. \n\n\n\nTerri now lives and writes in Denver\, Colorado\, alongside her husband and two lively dogs\, and she is excited to help fellow authors navigate their own publishing journeys. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nLocation: Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave\, Melbourne\, FL 32935
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251220T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T195942
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Holiday Session\, featuring the SCWG Marketing Roundtable \n\n\n\nJoin us for our annual Holiday Session featuring our first “Marketing Roundtable\,” where Jim Nelson\, Jo Roland\, Kip Koelsch\, and other guild members will answer questions and share their marketing know-how. \n\n\n\nOur Holiday Session is a warm and festive tradition for members to reflect\, reconnect\, and recharge for the year ahead. \n\n\n\nWe’ll share Guild highlights from 2025\, preview upcoming opportunities for 2026\, and host the Marketing Roundtable. \n\n\n\nAs always\, your SCWG Board has planned a gift giveaway with small surprises and lots of laughter. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nLocation:Eau Gallie Public Library1521 Pineapple Ave\, Melbourne\, FL 32935
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-6/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T235959
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SUMMARY:Cocoa Village Holiday Art & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Showcase Your Work! \n\n\n\nFour times a year\, the Space Coast Writers Guild is honored to participate in the Cocoa Village Art Shows\, one of the region’s most vibrant cultural gatherings that draws thousands of visitors from across Florida. As a recognized nonprofit\, we’re gifted a free booth — and in the spirit of community\, we pass that opportunity on to you\, our members. \n\n\n\nIf you’re a published author and ready to connect with readers\, sell your books\, and represent the Guild\, this is your chance to shine in a lively\, supportive environment. \n\n\n\nWe have up to six available table spaces per show. \n\n\n\n\nThe event generally runs from 10 AM to 5 PM\, with different set-up and tear-down time frames for each day.\n\n\n\nTo reserve your spot\, please submit the Event Application via the button below.\n\n\n\nSpaces are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and applications are reviewed by the Table Space Crew Committee.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information regarding the Table Space Crew and guidelines for event participation\, please click HERE. \n\n\n\nGood luck to all the participants! \n\n\n\nEvent Application
URL:https://scwg.org/event/cocoa-village-holiday-art-craft-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T140000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Anna Myers: Ten Rules Every Fiction Writer Should Know \n\n\n\nJoin us for a masterclass in storytelling with award-winning author Anna Myers. A traditionally published writer of 17 middle grade and young adult novels—including Red-Dirt Jessie\, Tulsa Burning\, and Assassin—Myers brings decades of experience to the page and the podium. \n\n\n\nIn this practical and inspiring session\, Anna will share The 10 Rules Every Fiction Writer Should Know\, offering timeless guidance to sharpen your instincts\, avoid common pitfalls\, and elevate your storytelling. She’ll also spotlight one of her favorite craft topics—why dialogue matters\, and how to use it to build character\, reveal conflict\, and keep readers turning pages. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a novelist in the making or simply looking to improve your narrative skill set\, this presentation will be packed with wisdom. Arrive ready to take notes\, ask questions\, and walk away with a toolbox of writing how-tos you’ll return to again and again. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nLocation: Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave\, Melbourne\, FL 32935
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T150000
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SUMMARY:Satellite Beach Founders Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to once again join the vibrant community of Satellite Beach for its annual Founders Day Celebration! Hosted by the Satellite Beach Woman’s Club\, this year’s event features more than 200 craft and specialty vendors as part of the lively Founders Day Marketplace. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 theme—“Join Our Flock”—highlights beautiful flamingo artwork by local DeLaura Middle School students\, symbolizing unity\, creativity\, and the power of community connection. \n\n\n\nThe Space Coast Writers Guild will be there with our own vendor table\, celebrating local authors\, sharing our mission\, and connecting with readers and fellow creatives. Come say hello\, browse Guild member books\, and enjoy a day filled with art\, friendship\, and inspiration! \n\n\n\nThe Founders Day Parade kicks off at 11:00 a.m. from DeLaura Middle School—don’t miss it! \n\n\n\nLocation:  DRS Community Center 1089 S Patrick Dr\, Satellite Beach\, FL 32937 \n\n\n\nFor more information regarding this event\, please click HERE.
URL:https://scwg.org/event/satellite-beach-founders-day-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T235959
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SUMMARY:Cocoa Village Fall Art & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Showcase Your Work! \n\n\n\nFour times a year\, the Space Coast Writers Guild is honored to participate in the Cocoa Village Art Shows\, one of the region’s most vibrant cultural gatherings that draws thousands of visitors from across Florida. As a recognized nonprofit\, we’re gifted a free booth — and in the spirit of community\, we pass that opportunity on to you\, our members. \n\n\n\nIf you’re a published author and ready to connect with readers\, sell your books\, and represent the Guild\, this is your chance to shine in a lively\, supportive environment. \n\n\n\nWe have up to six available table spaces per show.  \n\n\n\n\nThe event generally runs from 10 AM to 5 PM\, with different set-up and tear-down time frames for each day. \n\n\n\nTo reserve your spot\, please submit the Event Application via the button below.\n\n\n\nSpaces are filled on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and applications are reviewed by the Table Space Crew Committee.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information regarding the Table Space Crew and guidelines for event participation\, please click HERE. \n\n\n\nGood luck to all the participants! \n\n\n\nEvent Application
URL:https://scwg.org/event/cocoa-village-fall-art-craft-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T195942
CREATED:20250628T204608Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Andrea Tripke\, Illustrator/Writer; Topic: Illustrating the Journey: From Artboard to Author \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAward-winning illustrator Andrea Tripke invites you into the colorful world of children’s book creation. \n\n\n\nWith years of experience bringing stories to life through art\, Andrea has worked on traditionally published projects both with and without agents\, later expanding her craft to become a writer/illustrator. \n\n\n\nIn this engaging presentation\, she’ll share her path to finding an agent\, navigating the publishing process\, and building a career rooted in visual storytelling. \n\n\n\nAndrea will bring resource books\, final artwork from published titles\, and examples from her picture books—offering invaluable insight for illustrators and creatives looking to break into the field. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nLocation: Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave\, Melbourne\, FL 32935
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T195942
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ginny Myers Sain: Finding Your Voice \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to welcome back YA author\, Ginny Myers Sain\, presenting Finding Your Voice. An Author’s voice is one of the most often noted elements in agent and editor rejections AND acceptances\, and it’s also one of the hardest elements of writing to define and teach.  \n\n\n\nWhat exactly is voice?How do you find yours?How can you develop it once you’ve found it? \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging\, craft-focused session where Ginny will help demystify this elusive but essential element of storytelling. Whether you’re just starting out or polishing your next manuscript\, you’ll leave with tools\, inspiration\, and a clearer sense of what makes your voice unique—and a voice agents and editors will want to hear more from. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nLocation:Eau Gallie Public Library1521 Pineapple Ave\, Melbourne\, FL 32935
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T140000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:July Guest Speaker: Brian Freeman\, New York Times Bestselling Author \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re excited to welcome back acclaimed thriller author Brian Freeman for a special\, in-depth interview session at our July meeting. Best known for continuing the Jason Bourne series by renowned author Robert Ludlum\, and his own gripping psychological thrillers like Thief River Falls and The Night Bird\, Brian will dive deeper into his writing process\, career trajectory\, and how he crafts heart-pounding suspense that keeps readers turning the page. \n\n\n\nThis interactive session will include curated questions and live Q&A—don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. \n\n\n\nJoin us for what is sure to be a lively discussion! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nLocation: Eau Gallie Public Library 1521 Pineapple Ave\, Melbourne\, FL 32935
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting/
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