Latest Past Events
May Monthly Meeting & Elections!
The Black Potion 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, San AntonioJoin us on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 7 to 9 PM at the Black Potion for a workshop on characters! Characters are the lifeblood of every story. When we know and understand them, we can write them more distinctly. In this workshop, Katie Stone (one of our distinguished SAWG members) will take us through a few techniques for building and understanding our characters. The workshop will end with practicing our new skills through writing…
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…