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SUMMARY:July 2026 Meeting - L M Whitaker: Using AI (Ethically) in your Writing
DESCRIPTION:You probably can’t go a day without hearing about AI. But what is Artificial Intelligence really? \nAuthor and podcaster Linda Whitaker will give us an introduction to what AI is and share ideas on how using it can help us be better\, more productive writers. Learn techniques to help you save time while maintaining personal\, professional\, and legal boundaries. \n \n\nLinda has worked in data science and artificial intelligence since 1994\, when she joined a group owned by AI pioneer HNC software. In 2004\, She co-founded Quantum Retail (serving as Chief Science Officer)\, a retail software company that uses techniques from complex systems\, artificial intelligence\, operations research\, and simulation to form unique and innovative retail solutions. From 2017 through 2022 she worked as VP Science Delivery\, for Cognira\, the leading artificial intelligence solutions provider for retailers and wholesalers. \n\n\nNow Linda Whitaker is an award-winning author of speculative and near-future thrillers laced with science and technology\, and author of the Georgia Steele Thriller Series. \n\n\nLinda also hosts From Fact To Fiction\, a podcast and Substack site\, facttofiction.substack.com\, devoted to reviewing best-selling specialty thrillers. She is a member of North Carolina Writers’ Network and Sisters in Crime (and a former chapter president)\, has published short stories and craft articles\, judged writing competitions\, and presented at multiple writers’ events. You can also find her at www.lmwhitaker.com. \nJoin us at 6:00pm for a half-hour networking opportunity before the presentation starts at 6:30pm.
URL:https://twaonline.org/event/july-2026-meeting-lmwhitaker-using-ai-in-your-writing/
LOCATION:Marzuq Shrine Center\, 1805 N. Monroe St.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303
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SUMMARY:June 2026 Meeting - Heather Whitaker: Using Microtension to Write a Riveting Story
DESCRIPTION:High intensity scenes are great for holding the reader’s attention\, but how do you keep the reader glued to your story in-between these scenes? By using microtension. This term\, made famous by agent and author Donald Maass\, refers to incorporating tension\, not just on a scene level\, but on a line level throughout your story. A partial reveal of backstory\, what the characters say (or perhaps don’t say)\, even the way the narrator describes an object: all of these and much more can be used to create micro-tension and that relentless feeling of ongoing conflict that keeps readers turning pages in-between the high intensity scenes. \nThis presentation will go over 10 ways to create microtension\, followed by a group exercise so you can practice what you’ve learned. Participants are welcome to bring in their own writing to use for the exercise. \nJoin us at 6:00pm for a half-hour networking opportunity before the presentation starts at 6:30pm. \nHeather Whitaker is a developmental editor and writing coach specializing in novels and memoirs\, including children’s literature\, adult literary\, and adult genre fiction. She has worked with over 150 writers across the nation\, from budding novelists to award-winning and NYT best-selling authors\, including Julianna Baggott (The PURE trilogy) and Jon Jefferson (CUT TO THE BONE\, THE BREAKING POINT). Heather has also led local writers groups and taught writing classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FSU. She is President of Tallahassee Writers Association.
URL:https://twaonline.org/event/june-2026-meeting-heather-whitaker-using-microtension-to-write-a-riveting-story/
LOCATION:Marzuq Shrine Center\, 1805 N. Monroe St.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303
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SUMMARY:TWA Monthly Meeting - April: Joey Thorson - Intro to Prose Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the April monthly membership meeting. Joey Thorson\, award-winning author of prose poetry\, will introduce us to this poetic form. TWA members and guests are invited to the half-hour social networking time from 6-6:30PM. (Coffee provided; please consider bringing snacks to share.) The program starts at 6:30PM. We meet at the Marzuq Shrine Temple at the corner of North Monroe and Tharpe streets. Meetings are free and open to the public. If you are a guest and have enjoyed networking and learning from the presenters\, please join TWA!
URL:https://twaonline.org/event/twa-monthly-meeting-april-joey-thorson-intro-to-prose-poetry/
LOCATION:Marzuq Shrine Center\, 1805 N. Monroe St.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303
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SUMMARY:TWA Monthly Meeting - March: Ask an Editor\, with Christina Gessler\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the March monthly membership meeting\, where editor Christina Gessler will join us via Zoom to answer common editing questions—from how to know when it’s time to hire an editor to how to find one who is the right fit for you and your manuscript to what happens during the editing process. Questions from TWA members were submitted to Christina\, and she will plan her presentation around them. If you have a question you’d like to ask Christina\, please submit it TODAY (We apologize for the short notice!)\, via email to TWA President Heather Whitaker: heather@heatherwhitaker.com. \nAbout Dr. Gessler: \n“Christina is not only a meticulous wordsmith\, she’s reliable\, intuitive\, and kind. She can also be very funny\, often a saving grace when working with words.” – Nancy Thayer\, NYT bestselling author of Summer Light on Nantucket \n“Christina works magic at helping free up words and ideas.” – Sara Rosenthal\, Co-Director of Argo Arts \nTWA members and guests are invited to the half-hour social networking time from 6-6:30PM. (Coffee provided; please consider bringing snacks to share.) The program starts at 6:30PM. We meet at the Marzuq Shrine Temple at the corner of North Monroe and Tharpe streets. Meetings are free and open to the public. If you are a guest and have enjoyed networking and learning from the presenters\, please join TWA!
URL:https://twaonline.org/event/twa-monthly-meeting-march-topic-tbd/
LOCATION:Marzuq Shrine Center\, 1805 N. Monroe St.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303
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SUMMARY:TWA Monthly Meeting - February Romance/Aro/Breakup Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Open mic night! Authors are invited to read their poetry or short stories about romance\, aro (aromantic)\, love letters\, breakups\, heartaches\, soulmates\, forever friends\, etc. Limit five minutes per author. Social half-hour from 6-6:30PM. The program starts at 6:30PM. Sign up at member services if you’d like to share. We meet at the Marzuq Shrine Temple at the corner of North Monroe and Tharpe streets. Meetings are free and open to the public.
URL:https://twaonline.org/event/twa-monthly-meeting-february-romance-aro-breakup-open-mic/
LOCATION:Marzuq Shrine Center\, 1805 N. Monroe St.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303
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SUMMARY:TWA January Meeting and Program: The First 15 Pages
DESCRIPTION:Heather Whitaker presents what does and what doesn’t belong in your opening fifteen pages.
URL:https://twaonline.org/event/twa-january-meeting-and-program-the-first-15-pages/
LOCATION:Marzuq Shrine Center\, 1805 N. Monroe St.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303
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SUMMARY:TWA November Business Meeting and Program: Digital Writing Tools from Plotting to Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Our November Tallahassee Writers Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, November 13 at 6:30 pm. We will hold our annual election of officers\, followed by the presentation on writing tools that had to be rescheduled due to the Marzuq being double-booked without notifying us. You are welcome to arrive at 6:00 pm to schmooze with fellow writers and enjoy some refreshments for a half-hour prior to the meeting. \nIf you would like to run for office (2026 calendar year)\, please email twa.information@gmail.com. Positions include President-Elect\, Secretary\, Treasurer\, and two at-large members. \nThe Tallahassee Writers Association meets monthly at the Marzuq Shrine Temple at the corner of North Monroe and Tharpe Streets. Meetings are free and open to the public on the second Thursday of each month. \nWe are currently meeting in person\, but we also have the livestream option for those who prefer to attend virtually. For added security\, the Zoom meeting link is only being sent to members and not available to the general public. Join the Tallahassee Writers Association at https://twaonline.org/membership/purchase. If you are a member\, be sure to email twa.information@gmail.com for the Zoom link! Guests are also welcome to email us for the link.
URL:https://twaonline.org/event/twa-november-business-meeting-and-program-digital-writing-tools-from-plotting-to-publishing/
LOCATION:Marzuq Shrine Center\, 1805 N. Monroe St.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303
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SUMMARY:TWA October Meeting Cancelled - Program Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:Our October meeting had to be cancelled at the last minute due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologize for the inconvenience! The program\, an overview of writing tools such as Scrivener\, Google Docs\, Campfire\, etc.\, including demonstrations of each tool\, will be held at the November meeting after our annual business is conducted. \nThe Tallahassee Writers Association meets monthly at the Marzuq Shrine Temple at the corner of North Monroe and Tharpe Streets. Meetings are free and open to the public on the second Thursday of each month. The meeting starts at 6:30\, but you are invited to a half-hour networking opportunity from 6:00-6:30 pm. \nWe are currently meeting in person\, but we also have the livestream option for those who prefer to attend virtually. For added security\, the Zoom meeting link is only being sent to members and not available to the general public. Join the Tallahassee Writers Association at https://twaonline.org/membership/purchase. If you are a member\, be sure to email twa.information@gmail.com for the Zoom link! Guests are also welcome to email us for the link.
URL:https://twaonline.org/event/twa-october-meeting-cancelled-program-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Marzuq Shrine Center\, 1805 N. Monroe St.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32303
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