July 2026
July News & Notes
● Writers Forum
●In-person writing workshop
●A tip about dialogue
Summertime: A perfect time to reflect and write!
Writers Forum July 15
6:30 pm to 8 pm Pacific
Free on Zoom: Log-in at 6:15 pm on July 15, ready to start at 6:30 pm
“Write Your Heart Out”
Presenter Britta Stromeyer:
Ever feel like your life has a million stories waiting to be told, but you aren’t sure where to start?
Join us for this soulful, 90-minute workshop designed to help you pause, reflect, and put pen to paper.
Whether you want to craft mini-stories from your favorite memories or simply use journaling to make sense of the beautiful chaos of daily life, this workshop is your safe space to explore.
What to Expect
- Guided Prompts: We’ll move past “dear diary” with creative triggers that spark vivid memories and deep insights.
- The Art of the Mini-Story: Learn how to capture a life lesson or a fleeting moment in just a few paragraphs.
- Clarity & Connection: Use writing as a tool to de-clutter your mind and find the “why” behind your experiences.
Whether you’re looking for a new creative outlet or a way to process your journey, come discover how powerful your own narrative can be.
Leave with a clearer mind, a fuller heart, and at least one story that’s uniquely yours.
Britta Stromeyer is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. Her writing appears in World Literature Today, The Common, Tupelo Quarterly, Beyond Words Magazine, Necessary Fiction, On the Seawall, Flash Fiction Magazine, Bending Genres Journal, Marin Independent Journal, and other publications.
Britta is a Bread Loaf Translators’ Conference alumna.
She has authored award-winning children’s books and holds an MFA from Dominican University, CA, an M.A. from American University, and a Certificate in Novel Writing from Stanford University.
In-person Writing Workshop
Authors and writing coaches Matthew Félix and Britta Stromeyer embark on an exploration of the multifaceted relationship between the body and the art of writing.
The Body & The Pen: A Daylong Retreat in Creative Exploration
“Join us to get out of your head and onto the page!”
Just Write!
Marlene
mcullen – at – sonic.net
Tips for Writing Dialogue
By Dinty Moore, June 30, 2026
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