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 | Aug 26, 2022 | Speaker, Writing
A short story is the epitome of literary economy. Less is more. Edgar Allen Poe once wrote, “A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it.” No room for fluff or filler. Just pure narrative propulsion that packs a punch. Neil Gaiman...
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...
by Web Editor | Jun 5, 2022 | Speaker, Writing
Memoir writers struggle with two things: how much truth to tell and how to structure their story. We’ll tackle both of these issues as we look at the art—and heart—of writing a memoir. This month’s speaker, Linda Joy Myers, will discuss balancing the need to write...
by Web Editor | Apr 19, 2022 | Speaker, Writing
UPDATE—change due to illness New program: MAY 9th, Monday, 7 pm South Bay Writers presents Jordan Rosenfeld Topic: Scene Stealer You’ve felt the pulse-pounding drama of a good story, caught up in a book that feels so real you might have been inside it. What...
by Web Editor | Apr 4, 2022 | Speaker, Writing
Children. Young adult. These rank among the most lucrative genres in today’s competitive market. But although they are easier to read, they’re not necessarily easier to write. Crafting a compelling and instructive narrative that younger readers will...
