Latest Past Events
April Monthly Meeting
The Black Potion 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, San AntonioThis month’s topic is EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT. A true strength in writing is how the author connects with their readers. Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, provoking an emotional response, both viscerally and emotionally, is a powerful tool to create long-lasting and memorable prose. Join Ian as he discusses the art of Emotional Writing to better bolster a writer’s bond to their readers, giving them an experience rather than just another story. We’ll also be accepting…
March Monthly Meeting
ZoomThis month we will explore literary tropes. These are the commonly used themes, devices, and conventions of fiction. We’ll discuss how to utilize these tropes without sounding cliché or repetitive. Although we will focus on science fiction and fantasy conventions, many of these topics apply to all writing. We will include writing prompts and exercises to help us practice these skills. Join us for March’s meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7 PM! Zoom…
February Monthly Meeting
ZoomFor February’s Monthly Meeting, SAWG welcomes guest speaker and romance writer Bambi Lynn. Bambi will join us from Huntsville, Alabama, to discuss her journey from traditional publishing to self-publishing, the creative process, writing routines, and research methods. Bambi Lynn graduated from the University of Maryland European Division with a BA in English and History. She writes Medieval and Paranormal Romance, Viking Erotica, and Medieval Fantasy. Her stories feature Celtic Demi-gods, Highlanders with powers beyond mere…