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Mechanics’ Institute of SF Librarian Taryn Edwards: “Tracing the Truth: Adventures in Historical Research Online and In-Person,” December 15, 2018

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Taryn Edwards from the Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco—a historic membership library—will discuss how to start and sustain a historical research project in the San Francisco Bay Area. She will discuss these topics: Getting started Finding primary sources Overcoming roadblocks Holdings of local archives Free online resources that can help fill gaps in the historical record How to […]

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LeeAnne Krusemark, “Getting Paid to Write for Online Blogs, Magazines & Websites (even if you’re a self-published novelist),” November 17, 2018

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LeeAnne Krusemark will discuss finding opportunities that pay in her topic, “Getting Paid to Write for online blogs, magazines, and websites.” To write and get paid for it online usually begins with a pitch or query letter. LeeAnne will discuss when and how to prepare each. While getting paid now is great, she will discuss other

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Author and Editor Audrey Kalman, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction,” October 20, 2018

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Novelist, short story writer, and editor Audrey Kalman will discuss a simple writing practice that helps keep the muse close and the words flowing. In her talk, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction.” Kalman will address questions such as: Do you find it easy to sit down and begin writing? Are you

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July and August 2018

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Tri-Valley Writers takes a brief summer hiatus during the months of July and August. The Board of Directors will be busy planning for a terrific 2018-2019 term. Monthly meetings will resume in September. Critique groups, social media group, Open Mic, and Pull up a Chair and Write continue to meet during the summer, so please forge

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Sofia Grant presents How to Create Emotional Depth in a Novel

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Author Sofia Grant will speak to writers about how to create emotional depth in a novel at our final meeting of the year. This presentation offers an overview of emotion’s relationship to plot and character and introduces a variety of ways to add emotional depth. Learn to avoid common pitfalls and create your character’s “emotion palette.”

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TVW Member Events

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Erika Gardner will have a book signing party for her contemporary fantasy novel, The Dragon in The Garden, Tuesday, November 8 at 6 pm at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton.   John Bluck’s science fiction novel manuscript, The Aliens of Valtrit, has been approved for consideration for publication by Amazon under the Kindle Scout program. From

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