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Author Rachael Herron Will Speak on Memoir Writing, June 16, 2018

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Rachael Herron’s most recent book is Fast-Draft Your Memoir. She is the bestselling author of the novels The Ones Who Matter Most (named a 2016 Editor’s Pick by Library Journal), Splinters of Light, and Pack Up the Moon, the Darling Bay and the Cypress Hollow series, and the memoir, A Life in Stitches. Join us on Saturday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Four Points …

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David Denny, Making Your Descriptions Pop, April 21, 2018

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Whatever genre you are working in—fiction or non-fiction, scripts or manuals—the poetic techniques of imagery and metaphor can add color and verve to your style. Even in the most routine of expository tasks, a well-placed word picture or an apt comparison can enliven your prose and aid readability. In this craft talk, award-winning poet and …

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Mark Coker “How to E-Publish and Sell Your Book” March 17, 2018

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Mark Coker, a former Silicon Valley publicist, started Smashwords in 2008 with the lofty goal of using technology to democratize publishing—allowing writers to appeal directly to readers without having to deal with gatekeepers such as agents and editors. To date, Smashwords has published over 475,000 books. Smashwords is a no cost, no frills, way to …

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Alan Rinzler presents “Once More Unto the Breach,” February 17, 2018

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Alan Rinzler, a consulting editor, will speak to local writers Saturday, Feb. 17, about “how valiant agents and publishers are still taking chances on debut writers despite the dwindling unit sales and net profits of the book business today.” Rinzler will also discuss his 56 years of experience as Assistant Managing Editor at Simon and …

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 Jordan Bernal published her middle-grade spin-off fantasy novel, Reluctant Paladin, in October. Set in a modern day Ireland, protected by dragons and their riders, Reluctant Paladin is a coming-of-age story about a boy who must confront the school bully and keep the dragon clan secret while caring for an injured, wingless, newborn dragonet.   Ruth …

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C.S. Lakin presents “Shoot Your Novel: Cinematic Secrets to Supercharge Your Story”

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Novelist, copyeditor, and writing coach, C. S. Lakin, will delve into screenwriting techniques to help authors write in a more visual and compelling way at our meeting on Saturday, November 18. Join us at 2:00 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, for Lakin’s illuminating presentation, “Shoot Your Novel: Cinematic Secrets to …

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2017 Jack London Award Recipient Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal

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On July 23, Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal received the California Writers Club Jack London Award in appreciation and gratitude for her many years of exemplary service to Tri-Valley Writers (TVW). Jordan has served as TVW president (2014-2016), vice-president (2012-2014), NorCal rep, and membership chair. Her vision includes extensive outreach to the community. She was instrumental in …

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