Worldshift: The Speculative Fiction Writers' Summit 2025

Schedule

With over 39 experts, we couldn't be more excited about our lineup. Which ones will you watch?

2025/08/20

Day 1 - August 20, 2025

Day 2 - August 21, 2025

Proudly supported by

Atmosphere Press

Day 3 - August 22, 2025

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The Brain on Story: Why We’re Wired to Care (Before We Even Know Why)

Lisa Cron

Lisa Cron

Story Coach & bestselling author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, Story or Die.

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Seduce the Reader: 3 Chapter-One Strategies to Hook Readers and Agents

Heather Davis

Heather Davis

Book Coach and Editor, Many Worlds Writing

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Goal Setting for Writers

Sue Campbell

Sue Campbell

Book Marketing & Author Mindset Coach

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The Evolution of a Writer: Finding Your Motivation Every Day

Sarah Noffke

Sarah Noffke

Fantasy and Mystery Author

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The Hero's Journey to Author Success

Emma Dhesi

Emma Dhesi

Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach & Bestselling Author

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What They’re Not Saying: Stronger Scenes Through Nonverbal Cues

Stacy Juba

Stacy Juba

Freelance Editor and Founder, Shortcuts for Writers

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Scene Essentials

Kat Caldwell

Kat Caldwell

Novelist, Short Story Writer, Podcast Host and Book Coach

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Bring Your Story World to Life

Julie Artz

Julie Artz

Author, Editor, Book Coach, Dragon, Your Story Matters LLC

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Raise Your Voice

Christina Farley

Christina Farley

Author

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Writing While Neurodiverse: Strategies for ADHD Writers

Nicole Bross

Nicole Bross

Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and Author

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Character Archetype

Gabriela Pereira

Gabriela Pereira

Founder and Instigator, DIY MFA

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2025/08/21

Day 1 - August 20, 2025

Day 2 - August 21, 2025

Proudly supported by

Atmosphere Press

Day 3 - August 22, 2025

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Weaving Plot, Character, and Theme for Powerful Storytelling ✨

K. M. Weiland

K. M. Weiland

Award-winning and Internationally Published Author, Helping Writers Become Authors

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Narrative Distance for Cutting-Edge Fantasy

Megan Sells

Megan Sells

Acquisitions Manager and Developmental Editor, Atmosphere Press

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A New Take on Raising the Stakes

September C. Fawkes

September C. Fawkes

Editor & Writing Instructor

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How to Use Short Stories to Write Better Novels

Mia Botha

Mia Botha

Deadlines for Writers

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The Moment It All Goes Wrong: Crafting a Compelling Inciting Incident

Kerry Savage

Kerry Savage

Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and co-founder of Shadows & Secrets

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Adding Emotionally Resonant Romance to Your Speculative Fiction

Trisha Jenn Loehr

Trisha Jenn Loehr

Book Coach and Developmental Editor

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Write It Ugly: Dismantling Perfectionism to Finish the Damn/Darn Book

Brooke Black

Brooke Black

Founder + Senior Editor, Blackbear Communications

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It's Nuts Out There: Holding Space for Creativity and Inspiration in the Chaos

Laura Matney

Laura Matney

Book Coach, The Writers Life, LLC

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Deepening Reader Engagement Through Emotional & Sensory Detail

Sharon Skinner

Sharon Skinner

Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach & Freelance Editor, Book Coaching by Sharon

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Write in Spite of Imposter Syndrome

Margaret McNellis

Margaret McNellis

Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach & Novelist

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Human-Centered Marketing For Authors

Dan Blank

Dan Blank

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Traditional vs Self-Publishing in Today's Market (Show Me the Money!)

Rachael Herron

Rachael Herron

Novelist, Memoirist, Host of Ink in Your Veins

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3 Marketing Tools You Need Now Because a Publisher Won't Do It For you!

Curtis Satterfield

Curtis Satterfield Ph.D.

Principal Tech Consultant, Kolero Tech

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2025/08/22

Day 1 - August 20, 2025

Day 2 - August 21, 2025

Proudly supported by

Atmosphere Press

Day 3 - August 22, 2025

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The Trouble with Magic: Writing Spells That Actually Work on the Page

KJ Dell’Antonia

KJ Dell’Antonia

New York Times bestselling author of The Chicken Sisters and Playing the Witch Card

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