Nora Profit, director of The Writing Loft, will discuss "How Emotional Impact is Achieved in Writing" as Tri-Valley Writers' February guest speaker. "Writers are often unaware that regardless of how well a manuscript is written, if it doesn’t impact the reader emotionally, it is all for naught. Description doesn’t provide emotional content, neither does what a character … [Read more...] about Nora Profit, Director of The Writing Loft, February 16, 2019
Past Meetings
TVW Anthology Voices of the Valley: Journeys Celebration, January 19, 2019
On our eighth year of Winterfest, we will celebrate a mix-and-mingle with fellow writers and member readings from Tri-Valley Writers fourth anthology, Voices of the Valley: Journeys. The offerings in this anthology forge fresh paths through life’s challenges. For it is in understanding humanity’s differences that we comprehend its similarities. The pieces in this collection … [Read more...] about TVW Anthology Voices of the Valley: Journeys Celebration, January 19, 2019
Mechanics’ Institute of SF Librarian Taryn Edwards: “Tracing the Truth: Adventures in Historical Research Online and In-Person,” December 15, 2018
Taryn Edwards from the Mechanics' Institute of San Francisco—a historic membership library—will discuss how to start and sustain a historical research project in the San Francisco Bay Area. She will discuss these topics: Getting started Finding primary sources Overcoming roadblocks Holdings of local archives Free online resources that can help fill gaps in the … [Read more...] about Mechanics’ Institute of SF Librarian Taryn Edwards: “Tracing the Truth: Adventures in Historical Research Online and In-Person,” December 15, 2018
LeeAnne Krusemark, “Getting Paid to Write for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites (even if you’re a self-published novelist),” November 17, 2018
LeeAnne Krusemark will discuss finding opportunities that pay in her topic, “Getting Paid to Write for online blogs, magazines, and websites.” To write and get paid for it online usually begins with a pitch or query letter. LeeAnne will discuss when and how to prepare each. While getting paid now is great, she will discuss other options that can lead to credibility and payment … [Read more...] about LeeAnne Krusemark, “Getting Paid to Write for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites (even if you’re a self-published novelist),” November 17, 2018
Author and Editor Audrey Kalman, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction,” October 20, 2018
Novelist, short story writer, and editor Audrey Kalman will discuss a simple writing practice that helps keep the muse close and the words flowing. In her talk, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction.” Kalman will address questions such as: Do you find it easy to sit down and begin writing? Are you always inspired? Do the words flow … [Read more...] about Author and Editor Audrey Kalman, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction,” October 20, 2018
