Francisco Jimenez - The Discovery of Self, Purpose, and Place Through Writing
Francisco Jimenez – The Discovery of Self, Purpose, and Place Through Writing
by Shari Clare
The writing process is often described as a journey. Some journeys are smooth and easy while others can take you to unexpected places.
Our November speaker, Francisco Jimenez, has taken a most unexpected journey, from an impoverished boyhood to award-winning author and renowned university professor. In his presentation,
Please join us on Saturday, November 14 for Francisco’s fabulous presentation: The Discovery of Self, Purpose, and Place Through Writing.
Jennifer March Soloway - Navigating Publication
Jennifer March Soloway – Navigating Publication: From Query to Submission to Acquisitions to the Book Itself
by Shari Clare
How many times have we heard that the publishing world is changing? While self-publishing can be a terrific option, our October Speaker, Jennifer March Soloway, will talk about the traditional publishing process. As a co-founder and agent at Starling Literary + Media, she has an inside view of the end-to-end process used by many traditional publishers today (though there’s no guarantee that it won’t change tomorrow).
Join us to hear Jennifer March Soloway, an agent and publisher who has lived through the many changes in the publishing world. Her forthright set of insights could help you decide whether traditional publishing might be a good fit for your work.
When: Saturday, October 10, 10:30 a.m. (10:15 Check-in)
Where: Saratoga Senior Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga. CA
$10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Go to Become a Member to learn how to join our group.
Susan Sherman and Elizabeth McKenzie - Insights Into Their Writing Process
Susan and Elizabeth are long-time members of the Rough Drafts; a critique group composed of accomplished writers from throughout the Santa Cruz area. They will discuss the importance of this group to their writing process and provide insights into how being part of a critique group can enhance your work, as well as other aspects of your life. You won’t want to miss out on hearing about the unique paths these talented authors have taken on their writing journeys.
Bruce Overby - Writing Dialog for Impact
On Aug 8th, Bruce Overby, a published author of fiction and nonfiction, will reveal the process for creating compelling dialogue and discuss a number of essential functions that dialogue must fulfill.
In addition to his two published works, The Cyclone Release (2022), a literary novel, and Tristan 4 America, a political thriller, Bruce’s short fiction has appeared in multiple literary magazines and has won competitions.
Karen Joy Fowler - Novel Settings
The South Bay Writers club is honored to welcome Karen Joy Fowler, a world-renowned writer, as our June 13th speaker, where she will give her presentation about the importance of novel settings, titled “Where Am I, and When Did I Get Here?”.
Lita Kurth - Writing Memoir in Flashes
The South Bay Writers club welcomes Lita Kurth as our May 9th speaker. Her latest work, “Writing Memoir in Flashes: Creative Ways to Tell Your True Stories, One Memory at a Time” will be available in May. Lita will be speaking about how to write in short bursts, and will include an exercise (or two) to help get our creativity in gear.
Peggy Townsend - Memorable Characters
The South Bay Writers club welcomes Peggy Townsend as our April speaker. An award-winning journalist and novelist, Peggy will talk to us about how she creates memorable main characters and their sidekicks, a topic that is equally applicable in both fiction and memoir.
Round Table Panel on Publishing
Our March meeting will focus on the publication process, including the main types of publication methods used by authors today. To help us understand some of the more common options, a panel of current and former members of South Bay Writers will talk about their experiences publishing their works.
Kathleen Founds - A Timeline for Writing Your Novel
Our February speaker will be Kathleen Founds, who will talk about making decisions regarding when to continue or when to pause a work in progress, in her presentation titled "Holding on and Letting Go: A Timeline for Writing Your Novel."
Join us on a fascinating journey with the fabulous Kathleen Founds, in which she recounts navigating the dual challenges of writing fiction and wrangling with the American health insurance system.
Jordan Rosenfeld - The Sound of Story
Award winning author Jordan Rosenfeld will lead the first SBW Workshop in a while, talking about the Sound of Story, how “voice” plays an important role in your writing. Sign up now, and join us on Jan 24th at the Kelly Park Empire Firehouse.
D. M. Rowell - My Path to Writing
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we welcome Donna (D. M.) Rowell as our November speaker. She will share storytelling traditions she learned from her grandfather and describe how she has applied them to her crime fiction novels.
Geri Spieler - Bringing Journalistic Skills To Fiction
For our October meeting, we will welcome Geri Spieler, a journalist, novelist, and long-time California Writers Club member. During her presentation, Geri will share her expertise on how to do effective research, which is a surprisingly important skill for fiction writers.
You will not want to miss Geri Spieler’s enlightening presentation on “What Reporters Do That Novelists Need to Know: Bringing Journalistic Rigor to Fictional Storytelling.”
Meg Waite Clayton - A Writer’s Journey
The South Bay Writers club, in partnership with SASCC, welcomes Meg Waite Clayton as our September speaker. She will take us on “A Writer’s Journey: For anyone who wants to publish, or simply find the courage to write.”
Regardless of whether you are already a published author or someone who is just looking for inspiration on how to get started with a writing project, you will not want to miss out on hearing about the compelling and inspiring journey of best-selling author Meg Waite Clayton.