Redwood Writers Meeting 2:30-5 PM at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 • Phone: (707) 545-8530 Click here for map.
We ask for a small fee of $5 from members and $8 from non-members to cover costs.
May 20, 2012
Valerie Frankel “The Heroine’s Journey for Writers”
Valerie Estelle Frankel
Valerie Estelle Frankel is the author of From Girl to Goddess: The Heroine’s Journey in Myth and Legend, the first book to examine the heroine’s epic quest in women’s mythology the world over. Her books on pop culture, called Harry Potter: Still Recruiting and Buffy and the Heroine’s Journey will be coming in 2012. She taught English at San Jose State University for several years and was the youngest person ever to receive an MFA in their Creative Writing program. Her shorter works have appeared in over 100 anthologies and journals including Inside Joss’ Dollhouse, The Oklahoma Review, and Rosebud Magazine. Her parody, Henry Potty and the Pet Rock, was winner of the Indie Excellence Award and was a USA Book News National Best Book. She’s a frequent speaker on myth, fantasy, pop culture, and the heroine’s journey, with many fans of all ages. Come explore her latest research at www.vefrankel.com.
June 10, 2012
Veronica Rossi “Creating high concept fiction”
Veronica Rossi
Rossi will define high concept fiction, and discuss why it should matter to you. She was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Growing up, she lived in several countries and cities around the world, finally settling in Northern California with her husband and two sons. She completed undergraduate studies at UCLA and then went on to study fine art at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco. Her debut novel, UNDER THE NEVER SKY, has sold in more than twenty foreign markets and film rights have been optioned by Warner Bros.
August 12, 2012
“Why Every Writer Needs a Pitch and How to Write One”
–Summarizing Your Book in 50 Words or Less
Nina Amir
Writers need to be able to discuss their work in verbal shorthand with agents, bookstores, reviewers, readers, and the media, as well as with friends and family. Learn how to summarize work into a pithy statement that can be used for query letters, book jacket covers, webpage summations, personal interactions, and much more.
Nina Amir, an Inspiration-to-Creation Coach, inspires people to combine their purpose and passion so they Achieve More Inspired Results. She motivates writers and non-writers alike to create publishable and published products and careers as authors as well as to achieve their goals, manifest their dreams and fulfill their purpose.
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