writing technique

Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time

Jordan E. Rosenfeld will be the guest speaker at our next monthly meeting on Saturday, June  15, 2013, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. Jordan E. Rosenfeld, author of the popular writing guide Make a Scene and the debut novel Forged in Grace, will teach you how to activate your writing, creating the page-turning energy of

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April 20, 2013: The Eight Elements Every Writer’s Website Must Have

Linda Lee will be the guest speaker at our next monthly meeting on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. What should a great author’s website look like? Linda Lee will discuss the key components of a website including social media badges, a sales page for your book, sample

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April 6, 2013 Robert Dugoni Workshop: Creating Plots and Playing God

We are proud to sponsor a workshop conducted by New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni, “Creating Plots and Playing God” on Saturday, April 6, 2013, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard in Pleasanton. Check in begins at 12:00 p.m. Snacks and beverages provided during break. Does your novel or story keep

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Karen Joy Fowler, Kissing The Blarney Stone – Tips from a Professional Liar

Karen Joy Fowler will focus on how to bring a sense of authority and believability even to the most preposterous of stories with “Kissing the Blarney Stone – Tips from a Professional Liar.” The key is in the details. Ms. Fowler is author of The Jane Austen Book Club, which spent thirteen weeks on the

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