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...
by Web Editor | Feb 23, 2023 | Speaker, Writing
When your characters stop talking to you and start talking to each other, your writing is going well. When a subplot neatly links back into the main narrative in a way you couldn’t anticipate, your writing is under the masterful control of the muse. And when a...
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 | Dec 13, 2022 | Workshop, Writing
Powerful Plotting Workshop with Jordan Rosenfeld Getting down the bones or “architecture” of plot is an essential part of writing a compelling story. You may know where you want the story to go, but getting there can be challenging. Plot is a journey of...
