I am thrilled to announce that Tri-Valley Writers has a Facebook page. Check it out CWC Tri-Valley Branch Facebook. If you haven’t set up a Facebook account it’s easy. Once you create your profile page, you can “like” TVW’s page and share it with your family and friends.
As this term winds down, I reflect on what we’ve shared. Speakers like Victoria Zackheim gave us tricks for getting an agent. Martha Engber’s workshop informed us of the importance of “Show vs. Tell.” At Winterfest, we discovered the hidden artistic talents of several Tri-Valley members. Robert Dugoni’s workshop took us to new heights with …
There is an old saying that you get back more than what you give. It has been true for me. As a volunteer for the Tri-Valley Writers and other nonprofit organizations in the area, I have had opportunities to meet people I would never have encountered otherwise. Many of these people have become lifelong …
April is National Poetry Month, a celebration to increase awareness and appreciation of our beloved poets. Take a moment this month and read a poem. Below is an excerpt from “An April Day” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). When the warm sun, that bringsSeed-time and harvest, has returned again,‘T is sweet to visit the still wood, …
The buzz at the San Francisco Writers Conference this year was all about critique groups. I thought this might be a good time to remind everyone that one of the benefits of being a Tri-Valley Writers member is access to critique groups. I have belonged to one for years and I can’t imagine how I’d get …
Once again, we are faced with a new year and all it can throw at us. I’ve decided not to set any lofty goals that make me crazy at the end of the year because I didn’t achieve them. My only resolution is not to worry which path to take because I know I can …
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To escape the madness of holiday shopping, click on Winterfest (see above) to find works of art that will inspire you to write prose and/or poetry. This could also give you the opportunity to begin a piece for the next TVW anthology that will begin next spring. Have a peaceful Holiday and good fortune in the New …
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NaNoWriMo begins on November 1st (one minute after midnight on Halloween). It’s a great personal challenge to write a 50,000-word novel by November 30. Last year, I wrote the second in a trilogy and found an ending to my first storyline. It’s easy to sign up and you can connect with others and watch their progress …
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The old adage practice, practice, practice are words a writer needs to live by. To be a writer who produces quality work means the constant development of your technique. Hone your craft by attending writing classes, lectures, seminars, or workshops.
Our first meeting of the 2012-2013 term is Saturday, September 15th. See you there. President Paula Chinick
