by Web Editor | Jun 29, 2023 | Event
Let’s ketchup! Join us for our annual summer Potluck BBQ. Enjoy tantalizing food and good company—both provided by you! Relax, chat with old friends and make new ones. Please bring an item to share for the potluck according to the first letter of your last name: A – K...
by Web Editor | Apr 24, 2023 | Event, Speaker, Writing
Stan Lee, the pioneering writer of Marvel Comics, achieved unparalleled success by merging classical mythology with modern psychology, featuring heroes whose god-like powers were balanced by their all-too-relatable human foibles and insecurities. Flip through the...
by Web Editor | Jan 30, 2023 | Event, Speaker, Writing
How does a columnist survive? Join your fellow writers at our next SBW gathering and hear how Sal Pizarro meets his deadlines. About: Sal has written the Around Town column for the Mercury News since 2005. His column covers the interesting people, places, and...
by Web Editor | Nov 17, 2022 | Event
When: Sunday, December 11th 5:00PM – 8:00PM RSVP for address to: pres@southbaywriters.com’ (Member only & significant other/guests) Potluck – Bring a dish according to your last name: A – G : Dessert or Appetizer H – R : Salad or Side...
by Web Editor | Sep 28, 2022 | Event, Speaker, Writing
Hollywood has portrayed Mozart as a creative freak who dashed off perfect first drafts. This is a myth. His compositions underwent extensive revisions prior to performances. As Orison Swett Marden points out, “Great writers have ever been known for their tenacity of...
by Web Editor | Jul 21, 2022 | Event, Speaker, Uncategorized, Writing
Your odds of successful publication can improve considerably if your novel is conceived as (or has the potential to work as) a series. This is no surprise to anyone who enjoys settling down with a new book in a series they know and love. It’s an easy purchase...