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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 while growing 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. Get notified of meetings by signing up to our Newsletter!
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Meeting Schedule
General Meetings are held on the third Saturdays from January through October at 9:30AM Pacific Time.
2027 Meeting Dates: Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17,
May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18 and Oct 16
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Celebration & Prose Readaround
Oct 17/26 We celebrate our Guild's 10th Anniversary! In-person attendees will have the
chance to enjoy refreshments. We also look forward to celebrating with our online attendees! Come join us as we wrap up another amazing year with our annual prose reading event. This is an opportunity for our Guild members to share the fruits of their creativity and hard work with a friendly and supportive audience. Elections for Vice-President, Member-at-Large and Secretary.
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The Eye Patch Method
Sep 19, 2026 In writing fiction, character is everything. Writers need all the tools they can find to craft and sustain strong, relatable characters. In this presentation, publisher Kiri Jorgensen will teach you about a powerful character-building tool—The Eye Patch. This is a very effective tool to present your character's history in an intriguing way. It gives the story and your reader just the right amount of information, while also presenting a fun level of mystique.
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Aug 16
Author Branding & Your Book Marketing Roadmap
Aug 15, 2026 Build a sustainable author brand that grows with you. Book marketing isn’t just about selling books—it’s about building an audience of loyal readers and being known. In this workshop, Jeniffer shows you how to elevate your authority, design your personal brand, and increase your online visibility. You’ll leave with practical tools and a three-year roadmap to guide your publishing career.
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Aug 14
Writing Your Memoir
Jul 18, 2026 Angela L. Hoy will guide you through the journey of writing and publishing a memoir, from finding inspiration and shaping personal stories into a compelling narrative to navigating the process of becoming a debut author. Audiences will gain practical advice for writing the own memoirs, including identifying a strong story arc, developing meaningful ideas, and more.
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Jul 18
Time Management for Creatives
Jun 20, 2026 Creatives donʼt just manage time — they manage energy, attention, and inspiration. This workshop explores how to reclaim lost time, protect creative focus, and avoid the burnout that often comes from over-structuring your life. Theresa Halvorsen will guide you through exercises and reflection, youʼll learn how to carve out meaningful creative time while preserving space to rest, think, and simply be.
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Jun 20
Networking for Introverts
May 16, 2026 From first to final draft, a writer works with a very select few individuals. All that changes as you near publication, and beyond. As a writer you now must market your work, and yourself. That’s a tough job. It can be even tougher when you’re an introvert. Dennis K. Crosby will help you learn your introvert type and natural abilities and teach you how to grow your readership naturally!
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May 16
April is National Poetry Month!
April 18, 2026 The DVWG tradition of celebrating beautiful words and phrases continues with our annual poetry event. Guild members will have an opportunity to read up to two poems and share why their selections are meaningful to them. Pieces can be original or the work of a favorite poet. Join in the readings and discussion or just sit back and enjoy the experience.
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Apr 18
World-Building for Writers
March 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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Mar 21
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 17
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
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