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David Eugene Perry, WAG’s guest speaker on May 2, will discuss the importance of dialog in telling stories. The program will be via Zoom. See link below. If we think back to our favorite books or movies, it’s often a line of dialog we remember. Lines such as “After all, … Read More

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

“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