Join us on Sunday, September 12, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom for a conversation about the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) and what it offers its members and the community. The program will be moderated by Jess Elliott, Skipper Hammond, and Wendy Thornton. Thornton, an original founder of WAG and … 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
The Bacopa Literary Review 2021, the annual journal published by the Writers Alliance of Gainesville will debut at our October 10 Zoom meeting. A number of works from the journal will be shared. The program is free and open to the public. Free digital copies of the journal are being … Read More
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
