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Jan 13 — “Tips for Creating a Sci-Fi Thriller” with Amy Rogers

by Web Editor | Jan 1, 2020 | Event, Speaker, Writing

Important: Update regarding meetings going forward New Day: Second Monday of the month, 6-9 pm New Venue: China Stix 2110 El Camino Real, Santa Clara  (Scott Blvd & El Camino Real) Authentic Cuisine inspired by Mandarin, Szechuan, & Taiwanese New Price: $30...

April 16th – An Evening With Literary Agent Jonah Straus

by Web Editor | Feb 19, 2019 | Event, Speaker, Writing

Writing is where it all begins. Throughout history, many of the greatest human achievements had their genesis when a writer first sat down to articulate an idea, whether large or small, real or invented. As we hurtle into the future, the importance of writing will...

March 19th – “Self-Publishing and the Future of Writing ” with Michael C. Grumley

by Web Editor | Feb 18, 2019 | Event, Speaker, Writing

The future of writing is changing rapidly for both new and established authors.  No longer bound by the rules or control of giant publishing houses, writers today have new and exciting options thanks to the introduction of Amazon’s revolutionary Kindle and the...

Feb 11th – “Cracking Creativity: Coming up With Good Ideas, and Lots of Them” with Marla Cooper

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...

January Workshop: Plotting Your Crime With David Corbett

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...

November 12th – “Writing a Memoir” with John W Evans

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...
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