Think Outside the Covers with Laurie McLean – September 20, 2026
By 2050, every author will be an authorpreneur, predicts Fuse Literary partner/agent Laurie McLean. Because your book is more than just a book. It’s a story. And with all the myriad new technologies and storytelling opportunities at hand, publishing is experiencing a revolution that you should be a part of. Come hear this successful, seasoned agent, and former Director of the San Francisco Writers Conference, update you on the state of publishing, leaving ample time for questions!
ABOUT LAURIE MCLEAN
Founding Partner of FUSE LITERARY
Laurie McLean spent 20 years as the CEO of a multi-million-dollar marketing agency and 8 years as an agent/senior agent at Larsen Pomada Literary Agents before co-founding Fuse Literary in 2013 with her business partner Gordon Warnock. Laurie specializes in middle-grade, young-adult and adult genre fiction including romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, and weird westerns. Laurie was on the management team of the San Francisco Writers Conference for more than 20 years, including as the Director for five years, and co-founded two ePublishing companies that she eventually sold: Joyride Books for romance, and Ambush Books for tween and teen books.
Find out more at FuseLiterary.com
Or follow her on most social media @fuseliterary.
Schedule
$5 for members, $10 for guests, free tickets available*
Community
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Doors open, Setup
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Author Success Group
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM Networking & Coffee
Program
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM Monthly Meeting/Announcements
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Member Spotlight: Debi Mason
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Keynote Speaker: Laurie McLean
3:45 PM – 4:00 p.m. Networking & Cleanup
See meetings for more info.
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