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Annual, Weekly and On-Going Socials

Saturday Social

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A monthly members-only meeting for published and unpublished writers who want to learn, work on, and collaborate with other writers on marketing their work and themselves as authors.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.

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Seminars and Summits

Seminars and Summits

Seminars and Summits Coming Soon

To stay up to date on all future events and updates, be sure to follow the Houston Writers Guild on all social media channels.

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Upcoming Houston Writers Guild Events

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Authopalooza

AuthorPalooza Extravaganza Conference

October 3rd–5th, 2025
Rice University Campus
Houston, Texas

Conference Itinerary

Friday, October 3rd, 2025

Join us for the kick-off of the 2025 AuthorPalooza Conference with a celebration of the contest anthology book launch at Brazos Bookstore!

Brazos Bookstore – 2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005

7:00–7:15 pm  Arrival and Mingle
7:15–7:45 pm  Conference Kick-Off
7:45–9:00 pm Book Launch Party

  • Presentation of  Winners and Awards

  • Readings from Winners

Saturday, October 4th, 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, October 5th, 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

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Mike Kowis

Conference Session Topics:

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How to Build an Audience & Get Book Sales​

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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

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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.

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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.​​

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For more information and to register for any of the classes or events listed:

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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:

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Venmo:

* Note: If you choose to pay electronically, Venmo is the least glitchy​

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PayPal:

*Note: Please insert the correct address, as PayPal only allows you to pay my business, Hollowdeck Press. If you simply try to pay “Max Regan” on PayPal, the payment will not reach me.​

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Zelle:

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Check:

  • Checks can be made out to Max Regan. Please just drop me an email, and I will send you the mailing address.

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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

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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

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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

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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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