Writers think up many ideas for books and stories and articles; sometimes these ideas just seem to come to us. That is the easy part. The hard part is to work the idea, to provide it with context and a strong narrative. An awareness of the intuitive and the acquired … Read More
Literary agent Peter Miller, who has represented more than 1,500 books, including 20+ New York Times bestsellers, will be WAG’s guest speaker on August 8 at 2:30 p.m. In his talk via Zoom (see link below), he will discuss the metamorphosis of books into movies, television, cable films, and series … Read More
The A. Quinn Jones History Museum, a historic residence in Gainesville, Florida, is hosting a lecture by WAG member Mallory O'Connor on Sunday, September 12 at 3:30 p.m. O'Connor will talk about her American River Trilogy, which deals with issues of immigration and prejudice. The A. Quinn Jones house, which … Read More
Ever get the heebie-jeebies when you have to speak to a large group? Join us via Zoom on November 14 at 2:30 p.m. when Dan Sharp, PhD, will share how you can conquer your fear of public speaking. Sharp will show you why and how fear is manageable. He will … Read More
The Writer’s Talks at Rawlings House Series returns to Cross Creek; under a magnolia tree almost in the shadow of the Pulitzer Prize winner’s home. Ann McCutchan brings us her critically acclaimed, often revealing, sometimes deeply moving biography of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings herself—The Life She Wished to Live. “Come to … Read More
“Pssst, want to know a secret?” asks Hugh Suggs. "There’s no bottom you can’t come back from if you are determined to get back up, are willing to ask for help, and accept it when it’s offered. Suggs will be our speaker on Sunday, January 9, at 2:30 p.m., in … Read More
NOTE: This is WAG's first program at Millhopper Library since the COVID pandemic shut it down. Please practice social distancing and follow masking guidelines. If you are unable to attend in person, join via Zoom (link at the end of this article). For independent authors, writing your story is only … Read More
