This 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…

For 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…

Jacob Hurst presents a Kickstarter Primer for Authors! Over the past 8 years, Jacob has run 12 Kickstarter campaigns and raised over $900,000. Join us for an abyss-gazing retrospective, a practical explanation of what Kickstarter is and how to use it, and how Kickstarter could help fund your writing career or, perhaps, drive you spectacularly mad. Zoom link will be sent out via email!