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Sep 20/25 Liz Tolsma talks about Point of View. What is it, exactly? And what is deep POV? We’ll delve into the two meanings of POV, why it’s important to stay in character while writing, and what deep POV is and how it can transform your writing.

This entertaining and informative picture book introduces the game of golf to your baby. Through simple explanations and well-crafted...

Meeting called to order by President Michelle Bassett at 6:34 pm Pacific

Unnerving, hilarious, grotesque, and emotionally gripping, this collection of social, psychological, and suburban horror expresses what...

Submission guidelines for our annual prose readaround by DVWG members. Submission deadline is October 11th @ 11:59PM.

Aug 16/25 Kathleen Sweeney shares practical tips, fresh content ideas, and real-world examples to make every post feel like a big, virtual hug for your readers.

Many of us commute daily to work or school. Often the trip is monotonous and uninspiring. One evening William Benchley finds his commute anything but boring. After leaving work at Cal State LA, he takes the Metrolink Express home. Looking forward to dinner with his wife, events soon spiral out of his control. Forced off the train at gunpoint, he is robbed of his ID and keys to the University. Left with nothing but questions, he struggles to make sense of it all. Benchley call

MaryBelle the cow loves her daily farmyard adventures with her best friends, Molly and Maggie—until one day, something magical happens!...

We often view hardship as something grim—just another obstacle to endure because “life happens,” right? But on a summer day in 2008,...

Turnaround to Victory follows the characters from The Turnaround and Turnaround at Sea as they navigate the challenges of marriage,...

Jul 19/25 Martin Lastrapes breaks down the essentials of great character creation, revealing how to craft layered backstories, distinct physical and emotional traits, and transformative arcs. Whether you’re writing heroes, villains, or antiheroes, you’ll learn how to turn abstract ideas into living, breathing characters that make stories unforgettable.