There will be no meeting in July due to RWA National in San Francisco!
August 23rd: Kathrynn Dennis - A Writer’s Collaging Workshop
In August, we’ll have our usual member report on events and happenings from nationals, and then move into our regular program. Chapter president Kathrynn Dennis has volunteered to lead a Writer’s Collaging Workshop.
What’s a collaging workshop? Collaging is a way for writers to inspire our muse, to use visual cues to hone in on the theme of our latest WIP’s. In the tradition of Barbara Hannay, Jenny Crusie, Susan Wiggs and Jo Beverly, we will explore the art of collage as an effective pre-writing tool.
Bring a pile of old magazines to share, a glue stick, scissors and poster board or paper backing. We’ll build our collages, gab and get to know each other. Anne Lum is working on getting us a room with more table space. If you have an example of a writer’s collage, please bring it to the meeting and show it off!
Quick jumps
How to attend
Reservation Form
Future and past meetings
Meeting overview
Directions
Members:
Silicon Valley chapter members…please fill out the meeting reservation form below and Linda Hill will be in contact with you. Make sure to select the correct meeting you plan to attend.
Non-members:
Are you new to the area, new to writing, new to RWA or just ready to discover what a writing chapter is all about? We love guests! Reserve your guest spot at the meeting, or pop in for an on the spot introduction! If reserving, fill out the form below and choose the option for “guest.” Linda Hill, our membership maven will contact you!
Note:
You must be 18 years of age or older to attend meetings, conferences and other events sponsored by SVRWA.
Cancellation Policy:
We are billed by the hotel for the initial headcount we give them (they set up the chairs and portion food). Anyone who RSVPs to attend a meeting and then does not come is still expected to pay. Cancellations must occur within 12 hours of the meeting. To cancel, please fill out the form below and choose “cancellation” from the “Which meeting would…” choice.
- July - no meeting - RWA National will be in San Francisco
- August 23 - Kathrynn Dennis - A Writer’s Collaging Workshop
- September 27 - Lynna Banning - Bring your first three pages for a chapter-wide critique!
- October 25 - Mary Buckham - All day workshop - Sex on the Page: Understanding and crafting sexual tension and Pacing: How to create page-turning manuscripts
- November 22 - TBA
- December 20 - Annual SVRWA holiday party!
- A peek into 2009 - Robin Perini and Laura Baker–”Discovering Story Magic”
Future Meetings - information and speaker bios here.
Past 2006 & 2007 Meetings - information and speaker bios here.
Meeting Overview:
(unless noted otherwise above - for example, all day workshops will differ from the below)
Registration begins at 8:00am. From 8:00am to 1:00pm enjoy the camaraderie of fellow authors as well as a breakfast buffet. We will have the usual activities, the book raffle, sharing news, chocolate, and the like.
As of Feb 1, 2007, chapter monthly meeting registration will be $20 for SVRWA and $25 for guests. This includes a buffet breakfast. In the event of a longer workshop, or full day event, prices may be higher. If the price is higher, it will be included in the speaker description at top.
Due to rising hotel-related costs, the SVRWA can no longer offer members from other Bay Area RWA chapters registration at SVRWA chapter member costs. Non chapter members will be expected to pay the $25 guest fee. Anyone who RSVPs to attend a meeting and then does not come is still expected to pay. Cancellations must occur within 12 hours of the meeting. Guests are always welcome, as are walk-ins the morning of the meeting, however, we cannot guarantee there will be enough food if you have not RSVP’d at least 4 days ahead of time.
The meeting food is wonderful, as is the company and we sincerely regret that rising costs have made it necessary to establish these policies. But we need good stewardship of the chapter treasury and must take measures to keep it healthy!
*** On occasion, speakers will hold longer workshops - these will usually be announced in a notice that goes out from the Membership Chair and in the Newsletter.
New meeting venue! Directions below.
Sheraton
1801 Barber Ln
Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 943-0600
Google Map to the Sheraton in Mipitas