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  • March Monthly Meeting

    Zoom

    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…

  • April Monthly Meeting

    The Black Potion 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX

    This 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…

  • May Monthly Meeting & Elections!

    The Black Potion 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX

    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…

  • June Monthly Meeting

    The Black Potion 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX

    The May Monthly Workshop is Coming Up on Thursday, June 4th @7pm! We’ll be meeting in person at the BLACK POTION (first room in the hallway behind the register) 1900 Fredricksburg Rd Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78201 This month’s topic is Crafting Dialogue Whether your characters sound flat, over-explain themselves, or just don’t quite feel alive on the page yet, this workshop will give you practical tools to make your dialogue feel more natural,…

  • July Monthly Workshop

    The Black Potion 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX

    Join us on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 7 - 9 PM at the Black Potion for a workshop on character! What makes characters stand out and feel real? This workshop will focus on using character voice to make your protagonist, villain, sidekick, or even NPC feel more distinct and memorable. We'll also break down character conflict and examine how personality is often shaped by the struggles a character faces. Jose Carlos Gomez-Vazquez is a…

  • August Monthly Workshop

    The Black Potion 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX

    The August Monthly Workshop is coming up on Thursday, August 6th @7pm! We’ll be meeting in person at the BLACK POTION (first room in the hallway behind the register) 1900 Fredricksburg Rd Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78201 This month’s topic is: Traditional Publishing & Querying 101 The traditional publishing world can be both intimidating and confusing. This month’s workshop will teach you the basics of seeking publication in the traditional publishing space. In this presentation, we’ll…

  • September Monthly Workshop

    The Black Potion 1900 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX

    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…