Tri-Valley Writers' 4th Writers Conference held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Pleasanton was a smashing success. Even though the attendance was half our normal count, this was not a normal year. Our small, but mighty, crowd rocked it! The day featured three tracks: Craft, Marketing, & Self-Publishing and New York Times bestselling … [Read more...] about October Conference Wrap
Past Meetings
Michelle Cruz Gonzales, English/Creative Writing Professor & Author, September 18 2021
Michelle Cruz Gonzales will present “Inclusive Characterization: Writing 'the other' without Stereotypes or Appropriation" at the Tri-Valley Writers September meeting. Gonzales will discuss the delicate balance that is including diverse characters in writing to avoid invisibilizing minoritized groups and doing so in a way that is respectful, artful, and for the right reasons. … [Read more...] about Michelle Cruz Gonzales, English/Creative Writing Professor & Author, September 18 2021
Writers Conference: October 16, 2021 featuring Keynote Speaker Rhys Bowen
The Tri-Valley Writers 2021 Conference on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Pleasanton, is a full day event (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on the art and business of writing. It will feature three tracks: Craft, Marketing, & Self-Publishing and New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen as the keynote speaker. Rhys is the New York … [Read more...] about Writers Conference: October 16, 2021 featuring Keynote Speaker Rhys Bowen
Susanne Lakin, Novelist & Writing Coach, June 19, 2021
Crafting Your Hero’s Character Arc in Six Stages Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! See below for Reservation details* Susanne Lakin will present “Crafting Your Hero’s Character Arc in Six Stages” at the Tri-Valley Writers June meeting. Writers have heard of a character arc, and they may also know how important it is to have one in their story. But just what … [Read more...] about Susanne Lakin, Novelist & Writing Coach, June 19, 2021
Jesse Byrd, Author, May 15, 2021
Creating, Publishing, and Selling Children's Picture Books Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! See below for Reservation & Payment details* Jesse Byrd will present “Creating, Publishing, and Selling Children's Picture Books” at the Tri-Valley Writers May meeting. We will explore how to create, publish, market, and sell your children's picture book from … [Read more...] about Jesse Byrd, Author, May 15, 2021
