Past Meetings

Michelle Cruz Gonzales, English/Creative Writing Professor & Author, September 18 2021

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Michelle Cruz Gonzales will present “Inclusive Characterization: Writing ‘the other’ without Stereotypes or Appropriation” at the Tri-Valley Writers September meeting. Gonzales will discuss the delicate balance that is including diverse characters in writing to avoid invisibilizing minoritized groups and doing so in a way that is respectful, artful, and for the right reasons. Drawing on …

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Writers Conference: October 16, 2021 featuring Keynote Speaker Rhys Bowen

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The Tri-Valley Writers 2021 Conference on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Pleasanton, is a full day event (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on the art and business of writing. It will feature three tracks: Craft, Marketing, & Self-Publishing and New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen as the keynote speaker. Rhys is the New York Times bestselling author …

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Susanne Lakin, Novelist & Writing Coach, June 19, 2021

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Crafting Your Hero’s Character Arc in Six Stages Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting!  See below for Reservation details* Susanne Lakin will present “Crafting Your Hero’s Character Arc in Six Stages” at the Tri-Valley Writers June meeting. Writers have heard of a character arc, and they may also know how important it is to …

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Jesse Byrd, Author, May 15, 2021

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Creating, Publishing, and Selling Children’s Picture Books Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting!  See below for Reservation & Payment details* Jesse Byrd will present “Creating, Publishing, and Selling Children’s Picture Books” at the Tri-Valley Writers May meeting. We will explore how to create, publish, market, and sell your children’s picture book from inspiration to completion. …

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Martha Alderson, the Plot Whisperer, April 17, 2021

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Writing Backward—Begin by Plotting from the End Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting!  See below for Reservation & Payment details* Martha Alderson will present “Writing Backward—Begin by Plotting from the End” at the Tri-Valley Writers April meeting. Most writers spend far more time writing and rewriting the beginning of their stories. By the …

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Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate, March 20, 2021

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Becoming a Writer: A Discussion with Dana Gioia, Former California Poet Laureate  Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting!  Dana Gioia, former California Poet Laureate, will present “Becoming a Writer” at the Tri-Valley Writers March meeting. He will read poems and discuss his own odd journey towards being a writer. He will also discuss his …

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Laurie McLean, Founding Partner of Fuse Literary, February 20, 2021

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Publishing: 2021 and Beyond What Book Publishing Will Look Like in the New Normal Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting!  See below for Reservation & Payment details* Laurie McLean will present “Publishing: 2021 and Beyond, What Book Publishing Will Look Like in the New Normal” at the Tri-Valley Writers February meeting. This presentation …

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Linda C. McCabe, Award-winning author, December 19, 2020

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Using Archetypes and Symbolism to Create Compelling Narratives Join us on Zoom for our monthly meeting!  See below for Reservation & Payment details* Linda C. McCabe will present “Using Archetypes and Symbolism to Create Compelling Narratives” at the Tri-Valley Writers December meeting. The craft of writing a compelling narrative involves more than just plotting and …

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