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General Meetings
DVWG began doing hybrid meetings in 2020, though started out of necessity, it is now a standard function of our guild. The technology allows us to host top-notch speakers and industry professionals and grow our membership around the world from anywhere there's an Internet connection.
Our hybrid meeting format allows us to record the meetings and the video replays can be found at the bottom of each meeting post or through our YouTube channel.
The most recent meeting(s) may not have the replays posted yet!
Meeting Schedule
General Meetings are held on the third Saturdays from January through October at 9:30AM Pacific Time.
2026 Meeting Dates: Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18,
May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sep 19 and Oct 17
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World-Building for Writers
Mar 21, 2026 Whether it’s a fantasy realm, an alien world, an unknown past, an apocalyptic future, or our very own planet Earth, the ‘world’ of any story should be real, interesting, unique, and useful. Building these worlds, including variations of our own can enrich any story and even serve as a kind of character. NYT bestseller Jonathan Maberry will take you through fun and surprisingly easy steps to show how to build the perfect world that will bring your story to life.
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Mastering the Professional Submission Process
Feb 21, 2026 Steve Capone Jr. will provide us with a look behind the editor's desk. Whether you are prepping your first short story submission or looking to sharpen your professional edge, the submission circuit can be a bit of a maze, and there's always more even a pro can learn. Join us for an intensive workshop designed to help you master the professional submission process.
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Feb 21
Steps to Self-Editing
Jan 17, 2026 You’ve finished writing your rough draft! Congratulations! Now what are you going to do?
Before going out into the world, every manuscript needs a little love from its creator in the form of self-editing and revision. However, that can be a daunting task. Where do you begin?
Join author and editor, Jana S. Brown, at her virtual table and learn the Steps to Self-Editing.
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Jan 16
Elections & 6th Annual "JoLynne Buehring Memorial" Prose Readaround
Oct 18/25 Our Annual Prose Readaround and Elections for President, and Treasurer.
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Oct 17, 2025
Going Deep with POV
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.
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Sep 20, 2025
Write, Share, Succeed: Social Media Content Tips & More from Book Brush
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.
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Aug 16, 2025
Character Development: Creating the Illusion of Flesh and Blood on the Page
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.
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Jul 19, 2025
Rise Above the Noise
Jun 21/25 Podcasting is the new mainstream media. For authors, landing an opportunity to share your story arc, build your audience, and promote your work, which translates into more book sales. In this interactive session, Bing Bruce will show you techniques to keep the interviewer on track, steer the discussion in order to get your message out, and, when necessary, take over the interview without offending the host.
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Jun 21, 2025
Prompts and Prejudice: A Writer’s Guide to What AI Can (and Can’t) Do
May 17/25 AI is here, and its potential seems to know no bounds—at least, that’s the hype. In this talk, Michael explores these questions, clears up some of the confusion about what AI can—and can’t—do, and addresses common concerns among writers and artists.
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May 17, 2025
April is National Poetry Month!
Apr 19/25 Celebrate our 10th annual poetry appreciation read-around.
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Apr 19, 2025
The Role of the Antagonist in Storytelling
Mar 15/25 Ash's workshop delves into the unexpected challenges of societal open-mindedness in creating the villains who thwart our heroes.
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Mar 15, 2025
What the Heck is Going On? The World of Publishing and the Vast Options Available to You.
Feb 15/25 Lisa Diane Kastner will provide an overview of the various publishing options available today and how you can use them.
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Feb 15, 2025
No Excuses: Ten Tips to Get to the End
Jan 18/25 Ben will help you kick your writing year off on the right foot and with the right mindset.
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Jan 18, 2025
Elections & Annual "JoLynne Buehring Memorial" Prose Readaround
Oct 19/24 Our Annual Prose Readaround and Elections for Vice-President, Secretary and Member-at-Large.
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Oct 19, 2024
Exploring the Art of Character
Sep 21/24 DiAnn Mills hosts this workshop utilizing exercises, the writer will learn how to develop unique, three-dimensional characters.
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Sep 21, 2024
9th Annual Appreciation of Poetry
Aug 17/24 The DVWG tradition of celebrating beautiful words and phrases continues with our 9th annual poetry event.
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Aug 17, 2024
Emotional Resonance
Jul 20/24 Kevin Ikenberry talks about character development, tricks and tropes of the trade, how to make our character grow and change...
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Jul 20, 2024
The P.I. Procedural
Jun 15/24 Dennis Crosby explores investigative techniques to keep your protagonist true to the craft, your antagonist unaware and readers...
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Jun 15, 2024
How to Find the Juice
May 18/24 Allyson Adams will guide us through a series of exercises to discover the creative spark that brings your story to life.
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May 18, 2024
The Art of Storytelling
Apr 20/24 Clay Stafford discusses the time-tested methods writers have used to write the world's great fiction... or non-fiction.
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Apr 20, 2024
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