Deborah Bernal

NorCal Building Better Branches Leadership Conference

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On September 29, 2018, more than 60 members of the fourteen CWC branches in northern California met for a day-long conference at National University in Pleasant Hill. TVW past president and NorCal Rep, Jordan Bernal; Vice President, Marilyn Dykstra; Newsletter Editor, Patricia Boyle; and Membership Chair, Haihong Liao represented Tri-Valley Writers at the event. Jordan Bernal gave the keynote talk, …

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Published Books and Awards

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  Shannon Brown has published Parlor Tricked, a novel about a reluctant psychic, a dead rock star, and a cursed linen outlet, all in suburban Ohio. Parlor Tricked is available on Amazon.     Stacey Gustafson has released Are You Still Kidding Me? This second book in her humor collection is available on Amazon. She also draws from hilarious experiences to shape …

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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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2018 Alameda County Arts Commission Grant

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Tri-Valley Writers has once again been awarded a grant of $1,700 from the Alameda County Arts Commission 2018 ARTSFUND Grants Program. There were 48 award recipients totaling $72,000. The branch will use the grant funds to assist with our 2019 Writers Conference and our 8th and 9th Annual High School Writing Contests. Congratulations Tri-Valley Writers!

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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