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Speculative Fiction Writers’ Summit 2025

Aug 20–23, 2025
Speculative Fiction Writers’ Summit 2025
You’ve got a bold, powerful story on your hands. One that you know needs to be written, but it’s not quite there yet. Maybe you’ve been wrestling with it for months … or even years. You’ve started and stopped. Rewritten scenes again and again. Questioned whether you’re good enough, or if this book will ever become the story you know it’s meant to be.
You care deeply about getting it right, which is why it feels so frustrating to keep spinning your wheels.
That’s why I’d love to invite you to WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writers’ Summit 2025—a free, 4-day online event happening August 20–23. It’s designed for writers who are ready to stop stalling and finally move their novel forward.
This summit brings together over 30 top authors, book coaches, and publishing insiders to help you finish your novel with intention and clarity.
They’re covering essential topics like:
✅ Mindset & Process
✅ Character Development & Arc
✅ Plot & Structure
✅ Craft Techniques
✅ Diversity & Inclusivity
✅ Paths to Publication
You’ll learn from powerhouse speakers like:
- K.J. Dell’Antonia, NYT bestselling author, on the challenge of writing magic
- Lisa Cron, author of Wired for Story, on how the brain is wired for narrative
- Leslye Penelope, TIME Top 100 Fantasy pick for Song of Blood & Stone, on worldbuilding
- K.M. Weiland, award-winning author & story structure expert, on weaving plot, character, and theme
- Sue Campbell, author marketing coach & mindset expert, on setting goals that actually get your book written and your author platform built
- Gabriela Pereira, founder of DIY MFA, on using character archetypes to deepen your protagonist
- Rachael Herron, bestselling author, on the truth about traditional vs. self-publishing
- Alex Temblador, award-winning author, on writing an identity not your own
…plus 25 more sessions covering ADHD writing strategies, LGBTQIA+ rep, revision, querying, sensory detail, and how to finally finish that novel that’s been haunting you.
Whether you’re writing fantasy, sci-fi, horror, dystopian, or something that doesn’t fit in a tidy box, you’ll be in good company.
Even if your book isn’t speculative, these sessions will still help you strengthen your story, sharpen your structure, and deepen your emotional impact.
Can’t catch every session live?
With your free ticket, you’ll have 24-hour access to each talk. That’s plenty of time to tune in to what you need. But, if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to revisit the gold again and again.
That’s where the WorldShift All Access Pass comes in. It gives you lifetime access to every session, plus exclusive bonuses from the speakers. Right now, it’s just $67. The price increases when the summit begins.