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Don't Work for Free! Navigating Contract Gigs, Rev Share & IP
Wed, Jul 22, 10:45 PMGames is a passion industry with an increasingly more difficult barrier to entry. Over the years, many of us have had the same conversations trying to figure out how to navigate "volunteer" projects, unpaid internships, working for equity or rev share, or even the dreaded...working for exposure. The general rule of thumb is DON'T WORK FOR FREE (for other people), but that doesn't mean you always have to get paid in cash for work to be legit. Sometimes there's real value in taking rev share / equity, or having your credit in a game shipped by a reputable studio. So how do you tell whether you're in an actually good situation or whether you're being taken advantage of? If: * You're signing away your IP rights * You're crippling your ability to take on other work * You'll actually be credited in a title at the end of the day * Successful funding down the road will actually lead to money for YOU To dig into all of this, Harris Peskin of ESG Law has generously offered to run a free workshop. We'll cover these topics, plus best practices, red flags to watch for, and have some templates you can take with you. Bring your questions and your war stories 😬 Come learn how to protect yourself before you sign. **Our speaker:** [Harris Peskin, Partner @ ESG Law](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harris-peskin%F0%9F%94%9C-unreal-fest-a57b84b6/) ESG Law: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-law/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/esg-law/) (you do not have to be a woman / femme-identifying to attend this workshop)

The Un-Networking Night: New York
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00 PMThe only thing you'll pitch is your next UNO card. Most networking events ask you to perform: the elevator pitch, the forced small talk, the business-card shuffle. This one asks you to play. We sit down, start a game, and talk like actual people (with pizza and refreshments on us). Between turns, we'll drop in the questions that quietly matter; how you're positioned, how you're seen in the market, how the right clients would ever find you, what premium buyers actually pay for, and how a stranger becomes a "yes." Your answers feed a live diagnostic as we play, and by the end of the night you walk out with **five personal action plans**: a clear read on where you stand in each area, and exactly how to build it. That's what your ticket gets you: not a talk you sit through, but five working blueprints you leave holding, plus an evening with people who fix things for a living instead of pitching at each other. **Here's who this is for:** you're brilliant at fixing broken systems, optimizing workflows, and turning chaos into order; and outside your own building, nobody knows it. This night is the first step out of that. When it ends, your next move is yours. Take your blueprints into the full build program, or sit down one-on-one with me to scope your own. No pitch, no pressure. Just a good game and the start of a practice the market chooses. **Bring:** yourself, and the way you actually think about your work. We'll handle the rest. **Event Registration Fee: $55.** **[Get your pass here.](https://ops.malkant.com/?fluent-booking=calendar&host=smxdevadmin&event=120min-1)**

Coworking Session with NYC Ferry Ride ⛴️
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00 PM**Productive and Social Coworking Session with a Midday NYC Ferry Ride! ⛴️** Work in a focused but social environment with other remote workers! We will work from a remote work friendly cafe that is 1 block from the Ferry, then traveling along the East River to Dumbo Brooklyn where the group is free to continue working from TimeOut Market Dumbo! The Ferry has Wifi , Bar, Store, Bathrooms, and seats/tables, so people can also work during the ride as well. ⏰ **Schedule** **10am :** Arrival at Qahwah Valley and informal introductions **1030am - 1130am :** Focused co-working with social breaks **11:51am :** Ferry Ride **⛴️** Down the East River , please download the NYC Ferry App and buy a ticket for the East River Ferry route starting from 34th St to Dumbo , the 11:51am departure. You can also buy from a machine before boarding. **130pm** : Ferry arrives at Dumbo **2pm - 5pm:** Group can continue coworking at TimeOut Brooklyn, host will leave at 4pm and folks can stay in the market/dumbo for sunset. 🚀 **Join the Whatsapp Community to Stay Updated** → Join our **[Whatsapp community](https://waprotect.com/b4SxaaAB)** to find people when you arrive, ask any questions, stay updated about the meetup or join coworking sessions or socials organized by members on other days. Follow us on **[instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ny_coworking_friends)**.

Live NYPL-NWU Open Mic (In-person Event)
Sat, Jul 18, 6:00 PMCome to read or listen to others' inspired words. Each writer can read for up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. This in-person open mic is held every third Saturday of the month as a collaboration between the National Writers Union ([https://nwu.org](www.nwu.org)/) and the NYPL Ottendorfer Library. If you have any questions about our open mic, send an email to Mercedes Lau at mercedeslau@nypl.org or call/text Alexandria at (203) 947-2497. Much thanks to our co-host, Elissa P. Matthews! Check out her website, especially the About Me which is like no other short biography. https://epmatthews.com/about/ Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited. The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU's endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU's resources. Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below: To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: [https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1](https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1)

Social Coworking Session @ Moxy Chelsea
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00 PM**Productive and Social Coworking Session at Moxy Chelsea 👩🏽💻👨🏻💻👩🏼💻** Work in a focused but social environment with other remote workers. Please buy something from Moxy Chelsea (such as coffee or tea) to support the venue while coworking. ⏰ **Schedule** **11am - 11:30:** Arrival and informal introductions, start your work **11:30am - 1pm:** Focused co-working with social breaks **1pm - 2pm:** Community lunch 🥗🥙🥘 Bring your own or buy food nearby **2pm - 4pm:** Focused co-working with social breaks You can arrive and leave anytime you like - feel free to join only part of the day or arrive early. 🚀 **Join the Whatsapp Community to Stay Updated** → Join our **[Whatsapp community](https://waprotect.com/b4SxaaAB)** to find people when you arrive, ask any questions, stay updated about the meetup or join coworking sessions or socials organized by members on other days. Follow us on **[instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ny_coworking_friends)**. 📍**Location** **[Moxy NYC Chelsea](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bDUcGetotTCaJy527).** It's a beautiful hotel lobby with a cafe downstairs, power outlets, good internet and many tables for everyone to socialize easily. In the lobby we are usually on the second floor near the windows.
New York Resume Review & Career Pivot
Tue, Aug 4, 7:00 PMWelcome to our Resume Review & Career Pivot coffee meetup! Whether you're polishing your resume, exploring a new industry, or preparing for a major career change, this is the perfect space to connect with like-minded professionals. All levels and backgrounds are welcome — no experience in resume reviewing needed, just a willingness to share and learn. We'll gather over coffee and dive into practical resume tips, discuss career pivot strategies, and share insights from our own journeys. Expect light prompts to spark conversation, a few icebreakers to get to know each other, and plenty of time to chat, ask questions, and offer support. Bring your resume if you'd like feedback, or just bring your ideas — we'll help you shape them. - **Cost:** Completely Free! - **Refreshments:** Complimentary snacks and drinks will be provided to keep the conversation flowing. - **What to bring:** Just your resume (optional) and an open mind — we'll provide the rest. Spaces are limited, so please RSVP to secure your spot. We can't wait to meet you and help you take the next step in your career journey!
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