• Tracing Florida Journeys: Explorers, Travelers, and Landscapes Then and Now

    Matheson History Museum 513 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

      Join us at the Matheson History Museum on Saturday, April 6, as Dr. Leslie Kemp Poole shares from her latest book Tracing Florida Journeys (University Press of Florida). How has Florida’s land changed across five centuries? What has stayed the same, and what remains only in memory? In Tracing Florida Journeys, Poole delves into […]

  • From Segregation to Solidarity: A journey of faith for the St. Augustine Episcopal Mission Church and School

    Matheson History Museum 513 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

    At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, George Guy, parishioner of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Gainesville, will give a presentation on the history of piety and perseverance behind the one-time Episcopal parish and parochial school for Black citizens formerly located at 405 NW 4th Avenue in Gainesville. In-person registration: https://mathesonmuseum.networkforgood.com/events/71332-from- segregation-to-solidarity Zoom registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vOwmzT06RtOajhI5Ls1MQA

  • Enneagrams for Writers and Other Creatives

    Millhopper Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, United States

    Guest speaker Dina Smith, a licensed mental health professional, will describe how the Enneagram can benefit writers and other creatives. She believes clarity can be empowering—and the Enneagram is the GPS that gets you there. She says the Enneagram can be a powerful tool for writers in several ways, helping them develop richer characters, deeper […]

  • Fannie Lou Hamer One-Woman Show with Author Pamela D. Marshall

    Millhopper Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, United States

    Come join the Writers Alliance of Gainesville for a treat on Sunday, March 9, at 2:30 p.m. when author Pamela D. Marshall presents “The Speeches and Writings of Fannie Lou […]

  • Dan Sharp: How to Write Fight Scenes

    Millhopper Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, United States

    Come join the Writers Alliance of Gainesville for “How to Write Fight Scenes” with author Dan Sharp. On May 4, WAG speakers bureau standout Dan Sharp will present the free […]

  • 8 Book-Writing Tips from an Award-Winning Novelist

    Millhopper Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, United States

    The Writers Alliance of Gainesville welcomes author and speaker Richard Gartee, who will share his top eight tips for book authors. Richard Gartee is the author of 32 published books—eight […]

  • U.S. History That All Writers Should Know – by Dr. Rik Stevenson

    Millhopper Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, United States

    The Writers Alliance of Gainesville welcomes historian Dr. Rik Stevenson, who will discuss the “Other Book” and underrepresented historical knowledge that allows writers to create more accurate storytelling. The Writers Alliance of Gainesville’s Sunday, July 13, program with Dr. Rik Stevenson is the perfect follow-up to our historical Fannie Lou Hamer presentation by Pamela D. […]

  • Judith T. Fisher: Your Road to Traditional Publishing

    Millhopper Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, United States

    The Writers Alliance of Gainesville welcomes author and speaker Judith T. Fisher, who will speak on securing an agent and traditional publisher while avoiding pitfalls and scams. Author Judith T. Fisher will […]

  • How to Fit Writing into a Vibrant Life (without going bananas)

    Millhopper Library 3145 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, United States

    The Writers Alliance of Gainesville welcomes master juggler (of a vibrant life), author Michelle Dunlap, who will share how she’s found ways to get writing done and help you develop […]