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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 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\, guidelines\, and the required application for event participation\, please click HERE. \n\n\n\nGood luck to all the participants!
URL:https://scwg.org/event/cocoa-village-fall-art-craft-fair-2/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jaimie Engle: Creating Characters Through World Building \n\n\n\nDiscover how to design story worlds so rich they naturally give rise to unforgettable characters. Learn how to weave theme\, culture\, and conflict into your setting so every character feels inevitable\, and every story resonates. \n\n\n\nJaimie Engle is an author known for her engaging and imaginative storytelling\, often blending elements of fantasy\, adventure\, and the supernatural. Her works typically target young audiences\, including middle grade and young adult readers. Engle’s writing style is characterized by its vivid world-building\, relatable characters\, and themes of courage\, friendship\, and self-discovery. \n\n\n\nShe has authored several books\, such as Clifton Chase and the Arrow of Light\, a Florida Department of Education Recommended Read (2013)\, The Dredge\, a quarterfinalist in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Award (2015)\, and Metal Mouth\, a contemporary fantasy novel currently in development for streaming. The book was a Florida Sunshine State consideration (2020)\, a Kirkus Editor’s Choice Book of the Year (2020)\, and won the Publisher’s Book Life Prize in Fiction (2020). It was also honored as a semi-finalist in the “Book to Film” Contest (2022) sponsored by Screencraft. Engle’s narratives often incorporate a mix of humor and heartfelt moments\, making her stories accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of readers. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her fiction work\, Engle is also a screenwriter and creative consultant\, helping to adapt novels into screenplays and develop original film and television projects. Her background in various aspects of storytelling allows her to craft compelling narratives that resonate with both readers and viewers. Her film Just Jake is streaming on UpTV Faith & Family Network with the book adaptation published through The Write Engle\, LLC. She worked with DreamWorks Animation Studios to develop her idea in 2025 and was hired to write an audio first novel by Fresh Produce Media. In addition\, Jaimie has authored several non-fiction books including Write a Book that Doesn’t Suck a Publisher’s Weekly Book Life Prize winner (2020). \n\n\n\nJaimie lives in Satellite Beach\, FL with her husband and canine companion\, Moofart.  \n\n\n\nLocation:Lamplighter Village Clubhouse500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-14/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Scott Tilley: Writing & AI\, an Ask Me Anything Session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFew topics have generated as much conversation—and controversy(!)—within the creative communities as artificial intelligence.  \n\n\n\n\nWhat role\, if any\, should AI play in a writer’s creative process?\n\n\n\nWhere/How can it be useful?\n\n\n\nWhere does it raise concerns?\n\n\n\nHow do writers navigate a technology that continues to evolve almost daily?\n\n\n\n\nFormer Guild President\, Scott Tilley\, returns to the Guild for a timely and highly interactive conversation on Writing & AI. \n\n\n\nRather than a traditional presentation\, Scott will begin with a brief look at his history with the Guild before exploring AI from two sides of the writer’s desk: writing with AI\, and writing for AI. He’ll touch on which AI tools writers are using and how they’re using them\, questions surrounding ownership and whether AI systems “steal” our work\, and the larger question of whether a machine can truly be creative. \n\n\n\nScott will also explore a new consideration for writers: what it means to write for an Internet where an increasing share of what we publish may be read first by machines. \n\n\n\nFrom there\, the floor opens to you for an Ask Me Anything session—an opportunity to bring your questions\, concerns\, experiences\, curiosities\, and of course\, differing perspectives into the conversation. \n\n\n\nWhether you have embraced AI as another tool in the writer’s toolbox\, remain firmly skeptical of its place in the creative arts\, or simply want to better understand what all the discussion is about\, this meeting is designed to encourage thoughtful conversation and an exchange of ideas among writers. \n\n\n\nAI is changing quickly\, and the questions surrounding it are changing right along with it! Come prepared to ask\, listen\, share\, and explore one of the most consequential topics facing writers today. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Scott Tilley is an emeritus professor at the Florida Institute of Technology and the president and founder of Precious Publishing. He served as president of the Space Coast Writers Guild from 2014 to 2018 and is a SCWG Fellow. His recent books include Death of a Professor (2026)\, The Silicon Heart (2025)\, and Systems Analysis & Design (13th edition\, 2024). He writes the weekly “Spirituality Today” column for Florida Today and essays on technology and culture on Medium. He is also president of Big Data Florida and founder of the Center for Technology & Society\, and he holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Victoria. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-november-21/
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SUMMARY:Cocoa Village Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar
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\, guidelines\, and the required application for event participation\, please click HERE. \n\n\n\nGood luck to all the participants!
URL:https://scwg.org/event/cocoa-village-art-craft-holiday-bazaar/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Q&A Holiday Session \n\n\n\nJoin us for our annual Holiday Session & Writer Q&A—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 2026\, preview upcoming opportunities for 2027\, and host a lively Q&A roundtable discussion where writers can ask their most pressing questions and exchange ideas with fellow members. \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:Lamplighter Village Clubhouse500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-16/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Terry Shepherd: How to Be a Dynamic Podcast Guest and Sell Stuff \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information Coming Soon \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Coming soon \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-terryshepherd/
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Space Coast Writers Guild Book Fair!
DESCRIPTION:Showcase Your Work! \n\n\n\nINFORMATION COMING SOON
URL:https://scwg.org/event/second-annual-space-coast-writers-guild-book-fair/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jordan: Topic To Be Announced \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information Coming Soon \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Coming soon \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-melissajordan/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monica DuBois: Character Development\, Title of the presentation to be announced \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information Coming Soon \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Coming soon \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-monica-dubois/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jody Wheeler:  Topic To Be Announced \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information Coming Soon \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Coming soon \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-jodywheeler/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jim Nelson: Writing a Novel with the Marshall Plan: Building Scene-Driven\, Dual-Story Stories\n\n\n\nIn this 40-minute craft-focused presentation\, mystery author James R. Nelson\, creator of seventeen atmospheric regional mysteries set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Florida\, will walk writers through his complete novel-building method using The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing by Evan Marshall. \n\n\n\nJim has used this structured\, scene-based system for every book he’s written\, adapting it into a reliable workflow that keeps his plots tight\, his pacing sharp\, and his dual storylines seamlessly woven together. \n\n\n\nWhat This Talk Covers \n\n\n\n1. Why Structure Matters for Mystery Writers (and others): Jim opens with the challenges mystery writers face—complex plots\, rising tension\, red herrings\, emotional arcs—and how The Marshall Plan provides a blueprint that prevents sagging middles and unfocused storytelling. \n\n\n\n2. Core Principles of The Marshall Plan: Attendees will learn how the Plan organizes a novel around a Lead character\, an Opposition character\, and two parallel storylines: the external plot (the mystery) and the internal or secondary plot (emotional arc or subplot). Jim explains how this architecture creates momentum and clarity. \n\n\n\n3. Writing in Scenes Instead of Chapters: Jim demonstrates why scenes are the true engine of a novel. He shares how he uses scene sheets to define purpose\, POV\, conflict\, and outcome for every scene—ensuring each one advances the story. He also discusses his personal adaptations developed over seventeen novels. \n\n\n\n4. Weaving Two Separate Stories into One Cohesive Narrative: A hallmark of Jim’s process is the deliberate interlacing of two storylines. He explains how alternating scenes maintain tension\, how to escalate both threads at the right pace\, and how to avoid common pitfalls such as imbalance or stalled emotional arcs. \n\n\n\n5. Jim’s Complete Workflow: From blueprinting the novel to building character grids\, drafting from scene sheets\, and revising with structural clarity\, Jim walks writers through a practical\, repeatable process they can apply to their own work. \n\n\n\nTakeaways: \n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of The Marshall Plan’s structure\n\n\n\nA practical method for writing scenes\n\n\n\nTechniques for balancing and weaving dual structures\n\n\n\nA repeatable workflow for drafting and revising a full-length mystery\n\n\n\nInsight from a working indie author with deep experience in regional storytelling and direct-to-reader publishing\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \n\n\n\nJames R. Nelson is the prolific indie author of seventeen atmospheric mystery novels set across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the sunwashed coastlines of Florida. Known for his warm\, steady storytelling voice and his deep sense of place\, James crafts mysteries rooted in small-town secrets\, regional history\, and the quiet tension that builds when ordinary people find themselves entangled in extraordinary circumstances.  \n\n\n\nAuthor page: mysteryauthorjamesrnelson.com \n\n\n\nLocation:Lamplighter Village Clubhouse500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-jim-nelson/
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