Monthly Meeting

Story Questions Have you ever been lost in a story? Do you have a clear vision of the tumultuous inner life of a 19th century farmer or the doomed fate of the chosen one, but when asked, 'What's your story about?' can't seem to answer without a 20-minute preamble? Join SAWG as we learn about Story Questions, and how you can ace your mom's small talk and the elevator pitch to agents. Led by former…

Writing for Contests & Themed Submissions Lead by Ian Grogan, join us to explore the craft and strategy behind writing for competition and calls for submissions with specific criteria. We'll examine developing a compelling premise to creating engaging characters, effective structure, and working within the confines of given restraints (i.e. word limits). We'll discuss how to establish a strong narrative voice, create impact with concise writing and how to revise your work with a competition…