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Events & Classes
Upcoming Events
The Economics of Freelance Writing
Bay Area Romance Writers
Friday, January 10, 2025
1–3 pm, Pacific Time
Via Zoom
Samuel Johnson famously said, “No one but a blockhead ever wrote except for money,” but sometimes the payday from writing can be elusive. What are the various ways a writer can earn an income? How do you decide if it’s time to quit your day job? This workshop explores ways in which you might make your writing a more lucrative endeavor in 2025. Learn more here.
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Indie Publishing: Authors Tell All
Mystery Writers of America, NorCal Chapter
Saturday, January 18, 2025
1 pm, Pacific Time
Via Zoom
If you've thought about joining the ranks of indepently published authors, this panel is for you. Learn about our successes, regrets, and tips for doing it right. Details to come.
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Seven Secrets of Writing Great Fiction
Society of Technical Communicators, San Francisco Bay
Wednesday, February 12, 20256:30 pm
Via Zoom
Discover the seven secrets of great storytelling! Explore the elements of fiction writing – ideas, story structure, plot, characters, setting, voice, and rewriting – and learn how to develop a compelling story, from the first inspiration to the final polished draft. Details to come.
Upcoming Classes
Please check back later for information about classes offered in 2025.
Looking for a Speaker?
If you'd like to have a great speaker for a group or instructor for a writing class or workshop, please contact me. I enjoy speaking to book clubs, library audiences, writers groups and community organizations, and sharing my enthusiasm for writing with participants. I have talks and workshops ready to deliver or I can develop one to suit your interests and needs.
A Sampling of Participants' Comments
"A wonderful class! It was so well organized, focused, and inspirational."
"You are a wonderful and inspiring teacher, thank you. I have been looking for a way to finally begin writing, and you gave me the tools and the courage to do it."
"[Margaret] was very insightful, committed and knowledgeable. The class was a sheer delight."
"I wanted you to know that Peggy was *outstanding* today, first giving a short story class all morning, then as luncheon speaker . . . She was so well prepared, amusing, informative, inspiring . . . the buzz was terrific!"
"You are a wonderful and inspiring teacher, thank you. I have been looking for a way to finally begin writing, and you gave me the tools and the courage to do it."
"[Margaret] was very insightful, committed and knowledgeable. The class was a sheer delight."
"I wanted you to know that Peggy was *outstanding* today, first giving a short story class all morning, then as luncheon speaker . . . She was so well prepared, amusing, informative, inspiring . . . the buzz was terrific!"