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  • June Meet & Greet

    Curia on thd Drag 2029 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Join other WAG members under the pergola at the June 29 Meet & Greet outside Curia on the Drag and the Aux Market on NW 6th Street. There are tables and chairs, but you might take along a folding chair just in case. Also, bring any books you’d like to … Read More

  • How to Write About Local History

    Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Two of Gainesville’s local writers and experienced historians, Richard Gartee and Shamrock McShane, will discuss the ins and outs of writing about local history. They will share with you: -  how they research a topic, -  what useful resources they use, and -  how to get readers interested in reading … Read More

  • Happy Birthday Marjorie Rawlings!

      Join the birthday celebration of Florida’s most famous writer as she turns 127 on Saturday, August 5. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can enjoy live fiddle music and cake with the legendary mango ice cream from Rawlings' classic cookbook. At noon, join the special walk-through tour of … Read More

  • Creating Individual Voices and Fictional Settings That Feel Real

    Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Join us Sunday, August 13, 2023, for a presentation by author Sarah Bewley. Every character in your story/novel should have an individual voice. How do you find this voice and keep it consistent throughout your work? Voices with individual word choices and rhythms of speech are as important as giving … Read More

  • Cracking the Story Code™ – presented by Cassie Selleck 

    Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Cassie Dandridge Selleck, author of an Amazon bestseller The Pecan Man, will present a program for writers on the basics of the Story Code™. Please join us on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 2:30 pm at the Milhopper Branch of the Alachua County Public Library. How do you predict the … Read More

  • GFAA’s 100th Year Anniversary Party

    Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery 1314 S. Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Gainesville Fine Arts Association is turning 100 Years old! YOU ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE! WHERE: 1908 Grand, 215 N Main Street Gainesville FL, 32601 ​WHEN: September 23, 6-9 PM ​~ Dressy Casual - Dress up however you would like so you feel elegant & comfortable. ~ Artwork Raffle ~ Music … Read More

  • Character Building: Outside the Box – by Kathy Dobronyi

    Millhopper Branch, Alachua County Libraries 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

    Kathy Dobronyi, a passionate storyteller and writer, will speak at the Writers Alliance of Gainesville meeting on October 8, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the Millhopper branch of the Alachua County Library. (See the address and map below.) Come join us! The program is free and open to the public. … Read More