The South Bay Writers Club welcomes Bruce Overby as our August speaker, where he will give a presentation on “Writing Dialogue for Impact.” 

Bruce’s writing journey has taken him on a circuitous route, starting as a journalism major in college before finding his way into high tech, as an editor and manager in technical publications and professional services. For 30 years he put his writing skills to good use at Cisco, Stratus, Sun, and Ariba. Though he wanted to write fiction since his undergrad days, he realized that he needed more life experience, waiting more than 20 years before enrolling in and completing the MFA program at Queens University of Charlotte. That life experience paid off, and his first novel, “The Cyclone Release” became a finalist in the Blue Moon Novel Competition, while his story “Bookmarks” won first prize in the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition. In addition to writing fiction, Bruce is a songwriter who believes that music and writing go hand in hand. You can read more about his fiction and even hear one of his songs on his website, bruceoverby.com. 

Bruce’s engaging style and interesting journey make this a must-see presentation for anyone interested in this aspect of the craft of writing.

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When: Saturday, Aug 8. 2026 at 10:30 am (10:00 orientation for new members, 10:15 Check-in for all)

Where: Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga CA

Admission: Members $10, Non-members $15