Category: in-person meet-ups

UPDATE UPDATE Our speaker (Stacey) has cancelled, so we’ll be having: Join us: 2nd Tuesday: 9 June at Smoky Mountain Pizza, 415 E Parkcenter Blvd., Boise( Google Map . Apple Map . What3Words )(arrive at 11 … wrap by one)No reservation necessary. CANCELLED: Great Idea, Fatal Execution: Writing Mistakes Authors Make Before Publishing Learn how promising manuscripts die in revision—and how to save…

This highly anticipated meeting is the one postponed from January which had to be cancelled due to an emergency. (It is NOT in the usual location and requires registration; read below.) Our presenter will be a partner at the firm of Hawley Troxell: Mr. Bradlee Frazer. From his biography: Bradlee Frazer is a partner with…

Our presenter, Kelly Augir, is a coach and teacher who helps others deepen connection, strengthen creativity, and trust the artist within. She believes everyone carries gifts that can be nurtured and shared, and that writers are artists of language with a message. More about our presenter Kelly brings 20+ years of teaching experience, coaching in…

How Giving Away Your Work Can Generate Income Rick Just will tell how his writing career was energized by a poorly executed promotion by the American Bicentennial Commission. That led to a statewide radio program, his first book, and, years later, his Speaking of Idaho Blog. The blog led to other books, newspaper columns, and…

February’s Second Tuesday in-person meeting will feature Edward “Mac” Test. In his talk, Mac Test will discuss the origins and development of the Sawtooth Writing Retreat, from idea to reality. Mac will cover the gritty details about the pitfalls and growth pains, and the success stories. The Retreat attracts writers from across the U.S. and…

No presentation. No program. No rush. No worry. Take a break from holiday planning and relax with fellow writers and readers for our 9 December “second Tuesday” meeting. Chat over lunch and meet local colleagues. We’ll also talk about the year that’s ending and what everyone wants to see next year. Come with your ideas…

Capture the spirit. He’ll share the lessons he’s learned, the insights he’s gathered, and offer tips for anyone who wants to follow the scary path of the ghostwriter. Join us: Tuesday, 11 November at Smoky Mountain Pizza, 415 E Parkcenter Blvd., Boise( Google Map . Apple Map . What3Words )(11 to noon: lunch & networking • • • noon to 1: presentation, Q&A)No reservation…

We are terrifically pleased to have as our October in-person guest speaker a co-owner of Rediscovered Books. She’ll be speaking on topics including: Join us: Tusday, 14 October at Smoky Mountain Pizza, 415 E Parkcenter Blvd., Boise( Google Map . Apple Map . What3Words )(11 to noon: lunch & networking • • • noon to 1: presentation, Q&A)No reservation necessary. About our presenter Rebecca…

How can artists exercise their authentic voices in a world comprised of increasingly artificial content? This interactive workshop will tackle issues creatives face and ask participants to examine their motivations and doubts. Why do we create? Is AI a writing tool, looming threat, or irrelevant to our processes? Does artificial intelligence replicate the human experience,…

Stacey Smekofsky of Edits By Stacey will speak to the topic of navigating AI in your author business AI is here—and it’s not checking your spelling anymore. Join publishing coach and editor Stacey Smekofske for a discussion that is sure to get exciting on when and how authors can use AI without losing their voice,…