by Web Editor | Sep 16, 2023 | Event, Speaker
Good journalism takes what is important and makes it interesting and relevant to the reader. The same principle applies to all other genres of writing. The first draft of history is a primary source, a firsthand account that provides the scaffolding for all that...
by Web Editor | Aug 26, 2023 | Event, Speaker
We’ve all read books that captured our attention that we couldn’t put down. These books become bestsellers! But what’s the secret? How did the author craft the story that engaged us so that we stayed up late into the night reading? At Monday night’s meeting, Jordan...
by Web Editor | Jul 19, 2023 | Event, Speaker
Flash—stories less than 1,000 words—is enormously popular. Google “Flash Fiction Contests” and the very first result lists 109 places to submit. But while flash may be easier to read, it is by no means easier to write. The daunting task of packing profound meaning...
by Web Editor | May 26, 2023 | Speaker, Writing
What if you held a book launch and nobody came? It has happened quite often, even to authors who are now household names. Margaret Atwood drily recounts, “I did a signing to which nobody came, except a guy who wanted to buy some Scotch tape and thought I was the...
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 | Apr 6, 2023 | Speaker, Uncategorized, Writing
Learn the secrets of entering the enchanting worlds of creativity. Tim Myers is a writer, songwriter, storyteller, visual artist, and senior lecturer at Santa Clara University. His work has garnered numerous awards in various genres including poetry, mystery, and...
