Writing Backward—Begin by Plotting from the End Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! See below for Reservation & Payment details* Martha Alderson will present “Writing Backward—Begin by Plotting from the End” at the Tri-Valley Writers April meeting. Most writers spend far more time writing and rewriting the beginning of their stories. By the time you’ve … [Read more...] about Martha Alderson, the Plot Whisperer, April 17, 2021
Past Meetings
Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate, March 20, 2021
Becoming a Writer: A Discussion with Dana Gioia, Former California Poet Laureate Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! Dana Gioia, former California Poet Laureate, will present “Becoming a Writer” at the Tri-Valley Writers March meeting. He will read poems and discuss his own odd journey towards being a writer. He will also discuss his new memoir, Studying with Miss … [Read more...] about Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate, March 20, 2021
Laurie McLean, Founding Partner of Fuse Literary, February 20, 2021
Publishing: 2021 and Beyond What Book Publishing Will Look Like in the New Normal Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! See below for Reservation & Payment details* Laurie McLean will present “Publishing: 2021 and Beyond, What Book Publishing Will Look Like in the New Normal” at the Tri-Valley Writers February meeting. This presentation will explore changes within … [Read more...] about Laurie McLean, Founding Partner of Fuse Literary, February 20, 2021
Winterfest: VoV Through the Window, January 16, 2021
Winterfest: Voices of the Valley Through the Window Anthology Trivia Game Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! See below for Reservation details* Our Winterfest meeting will be a celebration of this anthology. Attendees participate and have a chance to win prizes in a Trivia Game about the writings in the anthology. Come prepared by having read all the … [Read more...] about Winterfest: VoV Through the Window, January 16, 2021
Linda C. McCabe, Award-winning author, December 19, 2020
Using Archetypes and Symbolism to Create Compelling Narratives Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting! See below for Reservation & Payment details* Linda C. McCabe will present “Using Archetypes and Symbolism to Create Compelling Narratives" at the Tri-Valley Writers December meeting. The craft of writing a compelling narrative involves more than just plotting … [Read more...] about Linda C. McCabe, Award-winning author, December 19, 2020
