SpecFicNZ Presents - Writers Toolkit Summit

SpecFicNZ Online Writing Summit + AGM — A Full Day of Speculative Writing Power

Join the SpecFicNZ committee and thirteen speculative authors for a one-day feast of professional development: talks, workshops, and community connection.

Held in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting (AGM), this event is craft sharpening and offers industry insights—built for writers at every stage.

What you’ll get:

• Practical knowledge about writing both in long and short form

• Insider sessions on publishing, marketing, and bookselling

• A look ahead at Te Pae Tawhiti, the upcoming first ever professional judge national speculative fiction book awards.

• Updates on SpecFicNZ opportunities and how you can get involved

• Guest speakers from New Zealand and overseas

• A chance to contribute your voice at the AGM

• All from the comfort of your own home

This is a writer’s dream toolkit: learn, connect, and expand your speculative world.

Who can attend:

Anyone! You don’t have to be a member—though members receive a steep discount.

Tickets:

• Members: $10

• Non-Members: $50

Why Join us?

Because speculative writing thrives on community, knowledge, and bold imagination. This summit delivers all three in one powerful jam packed day.

More details:
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Click Here to become a member: https://specfic.nz/join/

Schedule outline:

9am How to Succeed in Publishing Without Really Selling with Shawn Inmon
10am You are the Brand - Building Name Recognition with Judy Mohr
11am Panel: Managing Marketing - with Janna Ruth, Deb Potter, Nikky Lee
(Chair: Gary Nelson)

12pm SPECFICNZ AGM - Have you say on SpecFic Nz at the AGM and learn about Te Pae Tawhiti - Nz's first ever Judged Speculative Awards
1pm LUNCH BREAK

2pm Short Stories: Crafting and Submitting with Anne Wilkins
3pm My World of Books - Bookseller insights with Gareth Ward
4pm Panel: Publishing Perspectives with Melissa Gunn, Andy Southall, Caye Marsh, Alla Zaykova (Chair: Cerid Jones)

5pm - Closing Time!