Jul 15/23 Jan Hermann discusses characters, places, and events of what we think of as the Old West using examples from movies and TV shows.

Jun 17/23 Stephanie Barbé Hammer explains what magical realism is. How do you write it and why should you care?

May 20/23 Lisa Diane Kastner covers the classic structures of some of your favorite genres and how you can approach your writing endeavor.

Apr 14/23 Clay Stafford defines and explores the subtleties of mystery, thriller, and suspense and why these themes apply to all genres.

Mar 18/23 Tim Chizmar and Mark Savage discuss how to adapt your book to film and how to sell the rights to Hollywood.

Feb 18/23 Les Edgerton covers how to avoid writing a novel that won't get read.

Jan 21/23 Sandy Schuster will help you determine goals, identify obstacles and examine ways to overcome the challenges by creating habits.

Oct 22/22 3rd Annual Prose Readaround for guild members. Also elections for Vice-President, Secretary and Member-At-Large.

Sep 24/22 Lynne Spreen describes strategies for using NaNoWriMo to amp up productivity and reinforce writing practice.

Aug 27/22 7th Annual Appreciation of Poetry with readings and discussions by guild members and guest poets.

Jul 23/22 Lisa Diane Kastner presents a workshop-style program to give you a detailed plan and list of action items to forward your goals.

Jun 25/22 Kiri Jorgensen teaches us what makes middle grade unique, and how to appeal to the 9-14 age range.