A new WAG mentoring group is being formed for novice writers who are in the early stages of their writing careers. This is not a critique pod, although we may exchange writing feedback at times. The main focus will be both practical and emotional support. The learning curve is steep, … Read More
Books by WAG members will be sold at the 36th Annual Art Festival at Thornebrook, 2441 NW 43rd Street, October 16-17. The festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., features music, food, and the works of about 130 artists, including writers. WAG's booth is #103, near the bandstand. To view map, click on Thornebrook … Read More
The Writers Alliance will have a booth in Gainesville's 40th annual Downtown Festival and Art Show, Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Come join the fun. View works of art from 190 talented artists and books written by area authors. … 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
The Writers Alliance will participate in the 2021 Craft Festival at the O'Connell Center on the University of Florida campus, Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. This will be WAG's first time to participate in this annual event that showcases original works … Read More
Thornebrook Village—fully decorated for the holidays!—is hosting an open house on Friday evening, December 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be music and a snow machine, and the big man himself is scheduled to show up. Thornebrook has invited the Writers Alliance of Gainesville to set up … Read More
