2022

Virtual Professional Development Workshops

Upskill without leaving home!

Monthly online workshops free for SpecFicNZ members (non-members: $10/workshop). Presented by local and overseas experts. Workshops are held via Zoom. We will update this page as we finalise the year’s workshops.

February

Amazon Ads Kindergarten
Presenter: Deb Potter
Sunday 27 February, 4-5 pm

March

Creating Compelling Villains
Presenter: Maria Snyder
Sunday 27 March, 12-2 pm

April

Using Amazon Ads to Find Your Readers
Presenter: Deb Potter
Sunday 10 April, 4-5 pm

May

Characterization and the Unconscious
Presenter: Karin Lowachee
Sunday 15 May, 1-3 pm

June

How to Think About Technology in Worldbuilding
Presenter: Ken Liu
Sunday 12 June, 11 am- 1 pm

July

What Booksellers Wish You Knew About Books
Presenter: Leah Bobet
Sunday 17 July, 12 – 2 pm

August

Crafting Short Stories
Presenter: Alma Alexander
Sunday 14 August, time TBA

September

Virtual Writers’ Retreat!
Presenters will include Kiwis and international speakers.
Tentatively scheduled for the weekend of the 17-18th. Watch this space for more details.

October

Cooperative marketing and promotion for authors
Presenter: Mindy Klasky
Sunday 30 October, 12-2 pm

November

Power and Politics in Worldbuilding: Schemes, Factions, and Cultures
Presenter: Michael R. Underwood
Sunday 13 November, time TBA

December

Writing Compelling Scenes
Presenter: Barbara Ashford
Sunday 11 December, time TBA