by Web Editor | Oct 9, 2018 | Event, Writing
Have you ever considered writing a memoir or are in the process of writing one right now? Come out for our November speaker: an award winning-author and lecturer at Stanford, John W, Evans, who will go through the steps of writing a memoir. John W. Evans is the author...
by Web Editor | Sep 22, 2018 | Event, Writing
In grade school, we learned that metaphor was a useful building block in poetry. Shakespeare wielded it to great effect. Indeed, research has noted that inspiring public speakers make abundant use of metaphorical language in their oratory. However, most of us only...
by Web Editor | Aug 12, 2018 | Event, Writing
Many writers say their best ideas come from a source outside themselves. How can we bring ourselves into a more receptive state, inducing our muse to reward us with ideas and inspiration? “We must first look inside ourselves and be willing to touch that raw emotional...
by Web Editor | Jul 8, 2018 | Event, Writing
Good travel writing transports the reader to exotic locales with a vividness that borders on the cinematic. Words on a page conjure the tastes, smells, sights, and sounds of a place never visited. Colorful characters emerged fully formed along the mental journey,...
by Web Editor | Jun 18, 2018 | Event
Fire up the grill! Summer is here! Time for our Annual Potluck Barbecue is here. Come and enjoy good food and good company. Chat with old friends and make new friends and contacts. Please bring an item to share for the potluck according to the first letter of your...
