Brenda Spalding: The Writers Platform-What It Is and Why You Need It We’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...
M. Rebecca Wildsmith: “Write. Publish. Sell: The Keys to Self-Publishing and Effective Book Marketing” M. 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...
SHOWCASE YOUR WORK! Four 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...
Sondee Lima: From Page to Stage, Mastering Public Speaking as an Author Authors 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. Sondee will focus on powerful openings and closings, nonverbal and vocal techniques,...
Member Q&A & Scholarship Fundraiser Join the Space Coast Writers Guild this June for a special evening of conversation, community, and giving back as we bring back our popular biannual Member Q&A Session—now held each June and December. This relaxed and engaging gathering offers members the opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, discuss Guild initiatives,...
Two Minds, One Story: The Art of Co-Authoring Judilee Butler (aka Phoebe Korneal) presents Two Minds, One Story: The Art of Co-Authoring. What happens when two writers become partners in storytelling? In this engaging presentation, Judilee Butler shares the joys and challenges of writing with a co-author while living more than five hundred miles apart. From creative...
Brad Haizlip: An Author's Journey Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for a special presentation by author, artist, and podcast host Brad Haizlip. In 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...
Karen Whiting: Transforming Manuscripts to Overcome Rejection or Expand the Market Rejection doesn't always mean the end of the road for a manuscript—it may simply mean it's time to look at the work from a new perspective. Traditionally published author Karen Whiting, with more than 34 books to her credit, shares insights into transforming and...
SHOWCASE YOUR WORK! Four 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...