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“Read what you write. If it doesn’t entertain you, it’s not going to entertain anyone else.”

— Nora Roberts, NYT Best-Selling Author

Latest Posts

  • August 8, 2026 Meeting

    Presentation: Got a manuscript that’s almost ready… but not quite? Whether you’re polishing for agents and editors or prepping to self-publish, there’s a make-or-break stage between “finished draft” and “ready for readers” — and most writers skip steps without realizing… Continue reading

  • July 11, 2026 Meeting

    Presentation: You Don’t Need a Million Followers to Sell Books Forget the algorithm chasing and vanity metrics. Bestselling author Amy Boyles—who’s built a thriving career as both an indie and traditionally published novelist—is pulling back the curtain on what’s actually… Continue reading

  • June 2026 Meeting

    Special note: Since there will be no meeting in June, due to the large event in Decatur that day, members are invited for lunch at a local restaurant (informal get-together). Be sure to check your email or contact HOD for… Continue reading

  • May 9, 2026 Meeting & Presentation

    Why You Might Need an Assistant — HOD Fiction Writers Monthly Meeting You became an author to write. So why does it feel like you spend most of your time on everything but writing — reader emails, ad campaigns, newsletters, social… Continue reading

  • April 11, 2026 Meeting and Presentation

    PRESENTATION: Hacking a System in Two Paragraphs: A Non-technical Guide to Cybersecurity For Story Writers Have you ever heard someone talking about a book or movie and say “I can’t believe they wrote that stuff about (fill in the blank… Continue reading

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