✨ Your Free Ticket to the Speculative Fiction Writers Summit!

Hey writers! 

Maybe you read my latest writing tip on plot goals . . . or maybe not. But if you did, you may have seen me mention WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writers' Summit. This is a free, 4-day online event happening August 20–23 (next week!).

And I have a free ticket for you!

If you are ready to learn from some of the best, and get that novel written, then I have good news: This summit can help you.

Whether you write speculative fiction or not, you will learn loads from experts in the industry.

This free, 4-day online event brings together 30+ brilliant minds to help you:

 ✅ Get unstuck in your writing process

 ✅ Strengthen your character arcs and emotional beats

 ✅ Tackle tricky topics like theme, pacing, and structure

 ✅ Write from identities and experiences different from your own

 ✅ Navigate neurodivergence, perfectionism, querying, and more

👉 [Grab your free ticket here] 

You’ll hear from powerhouse speakers like:

➡️ K.J. Dell’Antonia, NYT bestselling author, on the challenge of writing magic

➡️ Lisa Cron, author of Story Genius and Wired for Story, on how the brain is wired for story

➡️ Leslye Penelope, author of Song of Blood & Stone—named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time on fantasy 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 go deeper with your protagonist

➡️ Rachael Herron, bestselling author, on traditional vs. self-publishing in today’s market

➡️ and me, September C. Fawkes, on writing and raising the stakes

 …plus tons more value-packed sessions from bestselling authors, editors, and book coaches who get speculative fiction.

Topics fall into six core categories every writer needs:

- Mindset & Process

- Character Development & Arc

- Plot & Structure

- Craft Techniques

- Diversity & Inclusivity

- Publication Paths

🎟️ Free to attend live, August 20–23. Each session is available to watch for 24 hours.

👉 [Snag your free ticket here]

But if you can't watch within 24 hours, no problem. You can take your time, revisit your favorites, and soak it all in at your own pace with the WorldShift All Access Pass.

It gives you lifetime access to every session plus exclusive speaker bonuses you can’t get anywhere else. Right now, it’s $67. But that price goes up when the summit starts.

👉 [Grab your free ticket—or upgrade here]

This event could be the turning point in your writing journey.

Hope to see you there!

September C. Fawkes

TL;DR:

WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writers’ Summit 2025 is a free, 4-day online event (Aug 20–23) for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and genre-bending writers. Packed with craft, mindset, and publishing wisdom from 30+ experts.

 🎟️ Free 24-hour access to every talk

 📚 Lifetime access + speaker bonuses with the WorldShift All Access Pass ($67 before prices rise!)

 👉 [Save your spot here]

*Affiliate Disclosure: As a summit speaker, I may receive a commission if you choose to grab the All Access Pass using my link — at no extra cost to you!