We’ll wrap up our summer field trip series at Veteran’s Park/Sycamore Grove in Livermore. Veteran’s Park is a woodsy environment with easily navigable trails, a native plant garden, a creek and pond. It’s an ideal location to work on writing descriptions of natural outdoor settings. The excursion will take place on August 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We’ll meet at the … [Read more...] about Tri-Valley Writers Summer Field Trip Series: Veteran’s Park
Tri-Valley Writers Summer Field Trip Series
Experience plein-air writing at Dublin Heritage Park and Museums in our first ever summer field trip. Use writing prompts as you explore this environment rich in local history. Led by student member Tiffany Jing, our free summer field trip series provides a chance to get together during the general meeting summer hiatus and write in a variety of outdoor settings. The first trip … [Read more...] about Tri-Valley Writers Summer Field Trip Series
Stairway to Story: A writing prompt by Lani Longshore
Now that the weather is better, I find myself away from the computer more often. The writing projects lined up on my desk are gathering dust, metaphorically and literally. I wasn't quite at the point of despair because the weather is beautiful, but the nagging voice in my head was getting louder. Then, on a trip to Sausalito, I noticed this alley. This isn't the … [Read more...] about Stairway to Story: A writing prompt by Lani Longshore
Submit your writing for publication and get paid! by Paula Chinick
Most writers have heard these words but then shrug them off. The hard part may be finding the right niche. Once found, you can earn an income. Before you get too excited, at the start you probably will want to hold on to that day job. With your first assignment, however, you’ll have the satisfaction of being paid for your work, no long arduous commute (working from home), … [Read more...] about Submit your writing for publication and get paid! by Paula Chinick
Creating memorable characters with a go-to excuse by Lani Longshore
Over the years, I've read lots of books and articles about creating memorable characters. Early on, the advice focused on visualizing your character and considering how gender, height, weight, coloring, and recognizable facial markings could have affected that character's life. Later, it became fashionable to think of fashion. What did it mean that your character wore high … [Read more...] about Creating memorable characters with a go-to excuse by Lani Longshore
