Monthly Meeting

Join 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…

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…