by Web Editor | Nov 13, 2018 | Event, Writing
Creativity occurs when two ideas are connected that were not previously connected. The recently departed Stan Lee revolutionized comic book storytelling by infusing classic mythology with modern psychology. Stephen King’s first published...
by Web Editor | Nov 9, 2018 | Event, Workshop, Writing
Mystery! Thriller! Caper! Noir! Crime Drama! Each sub-genre has its specific requirements and reader expectations. In this one-day workshop award-winning author David Corbett, will guide students through the various demands of each category and layout their unique...
by Web Editor | Nov 7, 2018 | Event
Come join your fellow writers for a wonderful and festive evening of food, drinks and gift exchanging games before the year ends! No general meeting in December. When: Sunday, December 9th 3:00PM – 6:00PM Hosted by KEN & UNA DALY Saratoga Potluck – Bring a...
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...
