What we’re about
Overview
We welcome writers in any genre and level, from aspiring beginners to experienced, published writers. Connect with others seeking support, encouragement, and the motivation to write.
If you have questions, please contact library liaison Paul Sevilla at [email protected].
What kind of writer are you?
Have you dreamed of writing your first book, short story, or poem? Are you a published writer seeking support and encouragement? Are you struggling to find the motivation to write? You are not alone. Join an established group that has been meeting since March 2017.
Write. Share. Make connections. Obtain advice.
Note: This group is for people eighteen years and older.
What does it cost?
Free.
Where do the meetups take place?
The Livermore Public Library (Civic Center main branch) and on Zoom.
When do the meetups take place?
The first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
What are the group goals?
- To be a safe and encouraging writers’ group, open to all genres and all levels—even those who have never journaled or written a short story or poem, or shared what they have written.
- To improve our writing craft (for example, plot structure, dialogue, character development) through guided discussion of selected books. (Although the selected book is not the last word, we strive to collectively choose solid texts. You do not need to read the selected book, but doing so is encouraged, as you will learn more.)
- We sometimes schedule time at the end of the meeting to provide feedback on submitted manuscripts. For more information, see the individual meetup event.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Guided Discussion of Writing CraftLivermore Public Library - Civic Center, Livermore, CA
Overview
In each session, we put pen to paper with the help of writing prompts and discuss chapters from a writing-craft book we have collectively chosen.This meeting will be hybrid: both in person and online.
If you have any questions, please contact library liaison Paul Sevilla at [email protected].
Meeting Information
On the Sunday before the session, we will send the Zoom meeting invitation (including the password) to everyone who RSVPed.Please download the software and set up ahead of time by clicking https://zoom.us/download.
Guided Discussion
We are currently reading the writing-craft book, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, by Jessica Brody.For the chapters we discuss at this session, see the agenda below.
Note: Although reading the book is not required to participate in the discussion, you will get much more out of the discussion if you do so.
Agenda (times are approximate)
6:30–6:45: Introduce yourself and what you've been working on.
(1–2 min/person)
6:45: Inspirational quotation.
6:45–7:10: Get those creative juices flowing with a five-minute free-writing exercise, and optionally share it.
Write in any genre. No judging!
7:10–7:45: Get your writing engine revved with a ten-minute free-writing exercise, and optionally share it.
No judging!
7:45–8:30: Guided discussion of the book.
Brody ch.14, Pitch It to Me! How to Write Killer Loglines and Dazzling Synopses.
Time permitting: Critique session.
We will give constructive feedback to members who have submitted their writing. Please attend a meeting before submitting your work.
8:45: Close the session (next meeting: December 3).
