Meetings and Special Events

Chapter meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month.  At 6:00 pm there is a brief business meeting with the steering committee  (open to all), followed by meeting registration and social time from 6:30 - 7:00.  The meeting begins at 7:00 pm and generally runs until 9:15.  Following the guest speaker, there may be readings by members of their works-in-progress, a discussion of writing issues, networking, or a book discussion.  Meetings are open to members.  The public is welcome to attend meetings as well, but regular attendees will be asked to become a member.  On those nights where no special program is planned, there will be an open critique session. Special events are also listed.

DATE	TOPIC	LOCATION	GUEST	DESCRIPTION
Feb 13 6 pm	Session I - The Hero's Journey	Steinway Piano Gallery Recital Hall	Jason Heisserer	The Hero’s Journey is a basic pattern found in many narrative forms in many cultures. Learning about the Hero’s Journey will help you build characters, add suspense, create dynamic plots, and develop both internal and external conflict. For more information about this session and what homework you might want to do before attending the session, click here.
March 12 6 pm	Session II - The Hero's Journey	Steinway Piano Gallery Recital Hall	Jason Heisserer	In our second session, we will focus on each theme, expanding and examining ways in which each theme is developed and ways in which transitions are made from separation, initiation, and return.
Apr 9 6:15 pm	Jim Butcher - Signing/Discussion	Barnes & Noble Mid-Rivers Mall  St. Peters	Jim Butcher	Jim Butcher will be signing his newest book - Small Favor. Prior to the public signing at 7pm, Jim will be signing books for SinC members followed by a short talk.
Apr 23 6 pm	The Newbie's Guide to Publishing and Promoting	Steinway Piano Gallery Recital Hall	JA (Joe) Konrath	Get a sense of Joe’s stunning expertise and humorous delivery by visiting his blog at  http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/ Note: There will be a charge (to be announced) for this meeting. Non-members will be charged an amount higher than members. The program will start at 6 p.m.
May 14 6 pm Members: $10 Non-Members: $25	Characterization	Steinway Piano Gallery Recital Hall	John Dalton	Award winning author John Dalton presents his interactive workshop on characterization. Please read "Case Histories" by Kate Atkinson to prepare for this workshop.