What does it take to make it as a freelance writer in today's stressed economy? Two local magazine editors, LeeAnne Jones, Managing Editor of Diablo and Napa Sonoma magazines and Peggy Spear, editor of Bay Area Parent, have the inside track, and will share their best tips at Tri-Valley's first meeting of 2010. Expect to learn: what editors look for in a freelance writer; how … [Read more...] about The Inside Scoop on Freelancing Today: A Specialty Markets Editors Panel
January 2010 President’s Message from Lani Longshore
Every year I clear my closet of clothes I haven't worn for awhile. Occasionally a treasure surfaces, but usually I find items that really need to go. Perhaps we should try the same thing with our writing - go through old notes, ancient outlines and scraps of ideas. If there's a hidden treasure lurking in the pile, fine. Otherwise, clearing out the detritus might be just what's … [Read more...] about January 2010 President’s Message from Lani Longshore
Annette Langer’s Book Published
Annette Langer's travel book, A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the World, will be released by the end of January 2010. The book chronicles her travels to all seven continents and the adventures that happened along the way. … [Read more...] about Annette Langer’s Book Published
Janie Hodges Published in The Valley Times
Janie Hodges' article "Teacher's Kindness Goes On" was published on January 2, 2010, by the Bay Area Newspaper Group. … [Read more...] about Janie Hodges Published in The Valley Times
Violet Moore Published
Violet Carr Moore's true-life story "Miracle on a Train" was published in Christmas Miracles, an anthology by Cecil Murphey (St. Martin's Press, October 13, 2009). She has also had two poems published in the Time Out section of The Valley Times and Tri-Valley Herald. … [Read more...] about Violet Moore Published
