Nora Profit, director of The Writing Loft, will reveal the clues that mark the difference between trained writers and amateurs. Publishers and editors are willing to look at new writers, but they are leery about taking a chance on a writer unfamiliar with the rules of the craft. "With the right information, anyone can write well and get published," says Nora. She has had more … [Read more...] about Nora Profit, Why Your Book May Never Get on the Shelf
Past Meetings
Summer and TVW
TVW members have been busy writing, regardless of the obstacles (read Annette Langer's blog below for proof). The anthology is on-track for publication this fall. It will feature short stories, memoir, poetry and children's stories from over forty members. The authors have been working all summer on the pieces, while the anthology committee has been preparing for publication … [Read more...] about Summer and TVW
Nina Amir, “5 Things Every Nonfiction (and fiction) Writer Needs to Publish a Book”
Nina Amir is a seasoned journalist, nonfiction editor, author, consultant, and writing coach and publishing mentor with more than 30 years of experience in the publishing field as well as the founder of Write Nonfiction in November, a blog and writing challenge. Currently, she also serves as the national Jewish Issue Examiner and a staff writer at Grocery Headquarters … [Read more...] about Nina Amir, “5 Things Every Nonfiction (and fiction) Writer Needs to Publish a Book”
Chris Baty – No Plot, No Problem
A resident of Berkeley, California, Chris is the founder of National Novel Writing Month and the Executive Director of its parent nonprofit, the Office of Letters and Light. With his startlingly mediocre prose style and complete inability to write credible dialogue, Chris has set a reassuringly low bar for budding novelists everywhere. Chris is an anthropologist by training and … [Read more...] about Chris Baty – No Plot, No Problem
Tri-Valley Writers Authors’ Spotlight
Celebrate the many talented writers in the area with Tri-Valley members reading from their own published work. A variety of genres will be represented by a diverse group of authors. Members' work ranges from literary fiction, memoir, travel, essays, poetry, children's literature and genre fiction. Our featured readers are Beth Aaland, Jamna Advani, Annette Langer, Violet Carr … [Read more...] about Tri-Valley Writers Authors’ Spotlight
