Annual, Weekly and On-Going Socials
Weekly Saturday Socials With HWG
Join us on Saturday mornings from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (CST) via Zoom for a time of networking and connecting to other writers.
Conversations about current work in progress, publishing, troubleshooting issues, plus sharing news and opportunities with one
another take place during this time as we meet up in virtual space for coffee.
The Marketing Mastermind
A monthly members-only meeting for published and unpublished writers who want to learn, work on, and collaborate with other writers on marketing their work and themselves as authors. The format of the meeting includes a discussion/presentation on a specific marketing topic either by Ronel, a guest speaker, or a member, followed by a Q&A, and finally one marketing/promotional action taken by each member before the meeting ends. The meetings are from 5:30pm CST to 7:00pm CST every second Thursday of the month. To join the group, please click the link below.
Upcoming Houston Writers Guild Events
AuthorPalooza Extravaganza Conference
September 27–28, 2025
Rice University Campus
Houston, Texas
Conference Itinerary
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Conference main day schedule will post soon. Check in to see the exciting speakers and sessions as they come online!
Rice University Campus
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Join us for hands-on writing activities. More details will be coming soon.
Rice University Campus
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Conference Speakers & Topics
Mike Kowis
Conference Session Topics:
How to Build an Audience & Get Book Sales
In this presentation, seasoned author Mike Kowis explains the practical tactics he has used to build an audience and consistently sell 1,000 copies per year for the last 9 years. He achieved these results with this simple book-selling formula: Appealing Book + Social Proof + Visibility = Book Sales.
What Authors Need to Know about Small Business & Taxes
In this talk, seasoned tax attorney Mike Kowis encourages his fellow writers to treat their authorship as a business and maximize available tax deductions. Key topics include treating your writing efforts as a business or a hobby, selecting the right business entity, maintaining critical business records, and filing appropriate tax forms.
Joshua Mouton
Conference Session Topics:
What Makes A Website Effective and Understanding its Purpose
In this session, Joshua Mouton will provide a detailed understanding of what a website's purpose is. We will explore how a website serves as an online platform for an individual or business to achieve specific goals, like providing information, selling products, connecting with customers, or sharing content. We will outline the key aspects of a successful website.
Be sure to follow HWG on Eventbrite for all AuthorPalooza event information!
Writing Coach and Developmental Editor, Max Regan, offers ongoing workshops and programs for writers of all genres.
For more information and to register for any of the classes or events listed:
Please email hollowdeckpress@mac.com and let us know exactly which class(es) you are registering for, then you can send in your tuition.
To pay tuition for any of the classes or events listed:
Venmo:
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PayPal:
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Zelle:
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Use this email address: maxregan@mac.com
Check:
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Checks can be made out to Max Regan. Please just drop me an email, and I will send you the mailing address.
Payment plans are always available!
Upcoming sessions offered by Max Regan:
February 10-Day Bootcamp
Date: February 1, 2025 – February 10, 2025
Time: Daily
Tuition: $240
Taught by Max Regan via Email
The Bootcamp is an easy, email-based class for folks who want to generate some creative text and get a little support and feedback along the way. The daily craft notes in the Feb class support writers in both generating NEW texts as well as editing and revising older texts. We welcome drafts in ANY genre you choose!
SP'25 11-Week Beyond Bootcamp Class
Date: February 10, 2025 – April 27, 2025
Time: Weekly
Tuition: $290
Taught by Max Regan via Email
For writers who want to build a weekly writing practice with some inspiration, structure and accountability, then this might be the class for you! The Beyond Bootcamp Class moves from a focus on daily writing goals to weekly writing goals.
First Sunday of the Month Salon Reading
Date: First Sunday Monthly, Starting February 2, 2025
Time: 5:00–6:30 pm Mountain Time
Tuition: FREE
Taught by Max Regan via Zoom
Join us for a reading and feedback session on Work-In-Progress by writers in our community! Bring short 5-minute writing pieces to share and receive feedback from Max as well as the other authors in the room.
Weekend Writing Craft Class: Genre Jumping 101
Date: March 1, 2025 – March 2, 2025
Time: TBA
Tuition: TBA
Taught by Max Regan via Zom
Workshops by Max Regan
See other courses that are added to the Class Schedule at https://www.hollowdeckpress.com.
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