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!