Tri-Valley Writers’ 4th Writers Conference held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Pleasanton was a smashing success. Even though the attendance was half our normal count, this was not a normal year. Our small, but mighty, crowd rocked it! The day featured three tracks: Craft, Marketing, & Self-Publishing and New York Times bestselling […]
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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
Michelle Cruz Gonzales, English/Creative Writing Professor & Author, September 18 2021 Read More »
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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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
Susanne Lakin, Novelist & Writing Coach, June 19, 2021 Read More »
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.
Jesse Byrd, Author, May 15, 2021 Read More »
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
Martha Alderson, the Plot Whisperer, April 17, 2021 Read More »
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
Dana Gioia, California Poet Laureate, March 20, 2021 Read More »
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
Laurie McLean, Founding Partner of Fuse Literary, February 20, 2021 Read More »
Writing Trivia Game
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The December meeting will be held on Zoom and with feature a Writing Trivia Game for TVW members ONLY. Attendees have a chance to win prizes in a Trivia Game about well-known authors and their written or spoken words. Come prepared to test your knowledge of writers of all genres (including song writers) from the 19th century to present day. There will also be time for socializing. So brew up your favorite holiday beverage and be ready for some laughter and fun.
Join us on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP by Friday, December 19, 2025. An Email RSVP is REQUIRED at president@trivalleywriters.org. (Without your email, we can’t send the Zoom invitation to you).
*Zoom Meeting link will ONLY be sent to those who have RSVP’d by the RSVP date.* This meeting will be free for Tri-Valley Writers members.
CONSENT TO BE RECORDED
By registering for this meeting, you acknowledge that the meeting may be recorded. Your consent is implied when you register. You have the option once you’re in Zoom to use video or not.
Questions? Email Jordan Bernal at president@trivalleywriters.org.
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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
Linda C. McCabe, Award-winning author, December 19, 2020 Read More »
