Picture of author and writing coach Shann Arriaga

December 2025: Writing Coach Shann Arriaga

Picture of author and writing coach Shann Arriaga
Picture of author and writing coach Shann Arriaga via the author

Writing Coach Shann Arriaga led everyone through her process of setting “audacious goals” for the coming year and beyond. She included a handout* guiding writers toward an enjoyable, writerly journey. It was an engaging program, thank you, Shann!

Additionally, the club as a whole planned for 2026:

  • January – no meeting due to the New Year’s Day holiday
  • February – Jennifer Maddle and her new book
  • March – Jerry McCoy, songwriter
  • April – Bob Workman, his Nick Wolfe thriller series
  • May – Nancy Robinson Masters, author of thousands of articles and other pieces of writing that range from publications in encyclopedias to features on cereal boxes
  • June – Priscilla Bettis, short fiction processes
  • July – Loretta Brister, topic TBD
  • August – Helen Cozart, topic TBD
  • September – Annual Awards Ceremony
  • October – Roma Holley POC, topic TBD
  • November – Guest author from Albany, Ruth York POC
  • December – Roma Holley POC, topic TBD

Thanks again, Shann Arriaga, and thank you, club members, for bringing your ideas for 2026!

*Shann will provide a download link to her handout soon.