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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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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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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:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T150000
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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:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Bi-Annual Q&A Session & Scholarship Fundraiser \n\n\n\nMore information to follow. \n\n\n\nLocation:Lamplighter Village Clubhouse500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T130000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cynthia Hall: Topic TBD \n\n\n\nMore information to follow. \n\n\n\nLocation:Lamplighter Village Clubhouse500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-12/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brad Haizlip: An Author’s Journey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\, for a special presentation by author\, artist\, and podcast host Brad Haizlip. \n\n\n\nIn An Author’s Journey\, Brad will share how his creative path unfolded—from his early inspirations and how his books began\, to the ins and outs of publishing\, and the launch of his podcast. He’ll also touch on the role of art\, design\, and travel in shaping his work. The session will close with a lively Q&A. \n\n\n\nBrad will have his books and custom merchandise available for purchase\, including pins\, magnets\, keychains\, and bookmarks. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Originally from Munster\, Indiana\, Brad Haizlip is a graduate of Purdue University and the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He has worked in advertising and graphic design for over 35 years\, is a world traveler\, nature photographer\, and artist\, and now shares his creative voice as both a book author and podcast host. \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/guild-meeting-bradhaizlip/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Karen Whiting: Children’s Book Author\, Topic TBD \n\n\n\nMore information to follow. \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-11/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:W.E. (Ed) Patterson: Critique Group Discussion \n\n\n\nMore information to follow. \n\n\n\nLocation:Lamplighter Village Clubhouse500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T235959
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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 and guidelines 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:Valerie Allen: Mega Marketing with Mini Money \n\n\n\nValerie Allen is a well-known figure in Florida’s writing community\, celebrated for her expertise in publishing\, marketing\, and the business of being an author. A psychologist and award-winning writer\, she has published across genres—fiction\, short stories\, children’s books\, nonfiction\, and guides for writers—and has long been active in local literary organizations\, including the Cape Canaveral Pen Women\, serving on the Space Coast Writers Guild Board\, and co-founding Authors for Authors. Many of our members know her from her popular workshops\, conferences\, and book fairs held throughout Brevard County. \n\n\n\nIn her presentation\, Mega Marketing with Mini Money\, Valerie will break down the essentials of book marketing in a way only she can—clear\, practical\, and refreshingly doable. She’ll explore the three skill sets every author must master (writing\, publishing\, and selling) and reveal how readers truly make purchasing decisions. From effective word-of-mouth strategies to leveraging hard-copy materials\, to navigating the “electronic highway\,” Valerie will show you how to promote your work with confidence—without breaking the bank. \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:Topic TBD \n\n\n\nMore information to follow. \n\n\n\nLocation:Lamplighter Village Clubhouse500 Lantern Dr\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/monthly-guild-meeting-15/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261206T235959
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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 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-holiday-bazaar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261219T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261219T150000
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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 2025\, preview upcoming opportunities for 2026\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270417T130000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Brian Holt: Protecting Your Words: Understanding Publishing Contracts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\, for a special presentation by Guild Member and former Vice President\, Brian Holt. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will walk writers through the essentials of understanding contracts\, with special attention to the fine print that often hides the biggest risks. You’ll learn what to watch for\, what questions to ask\, and how to protect your rights so you can sign with confidence instead of regret. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:Brian studied at Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\, and the University of Alabama\, and is the author of a forthcoming historical\, literary novel\, Six Rows Wide. \n\n\n\nLocation: Lamplighter Village Clubhouse 500 Lantern Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL 32934
URL:https://scwg.org/event/guild-meeting-brianholt/
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