by Hal Schoolcraft | Oct 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fall Writing Contest Topic: What food conjures up memories? Mom’s mango pie, Grandma’s Christmas cake, Dad’s BBQ. It could be an item you loved or hated. a wonderful memory or a fiasco! Length: 100-200 words Prizes: Top Prize $50 gift certificate, 2nd and 3rd place...
by Hal Schoolcraft | Jun 22, 2026 | Event
by Hal Schoolcraft | May 22, 2026 | Speaker Preview
Acclaimed Author Karen Joy Fowler Talks About Novel Settings on June 13 By Shari Clare South Bay Writers Vice President The South Bay Writers club is honored to welcome a world-renowned writer as our June speaker. Karen Joy Fowler is the award-winning author of eight...
by Hal Schoolcraft | Apr 7, 2026 | Speaker Recap
Key Points from the Publishing Panel The Three Main Publishing Paths The panel identified three major ways to publish a book: Traditional Publishing Includes major publishers (often called the “Big Five”). Usually requires a literary agent. The publisher handles...
by Hal Schoolcraft | Mar 15, 2025 | Event, monthly meeting
Julia Prodis Sulek specializes in breaking news and narrative storytelling at her hometown paper, the Mercury News. She has covered everything from plane crashes to presidential campaigns, murder trials to NBA Finals and nearly every major wildfire in Northern...