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SUMMARY:Apr 12 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Community of Writers\, Poets\, Illustrators\, Readers\, and Literary Enthusiasts. \nJoin us on Sunday\, April 12th for the Sierra Arts Literary Community \nTopic:  In Depth Publishing \nGuest host: Danielle Kathleen \nThis deep-dive session demystifies the publishing industry through both craft and data. We’ll analyze the real odds of publication\, review current market trends\, and examine how changes in the literary ecosystem are reshaping opportunity.  We will also unpack the Why Factor\, the narrative core that compels readers and agents alike\, and provide practical frameworks for overcoming industry barriers and positioning your work competitively.  \nDanielle attended the Los Angeles film school for screenwriting. She was published through Palmetto publishing with an agent for her YA murder mystery series. Danielle signed with Amazon in the first early stages when they kicked off their platform for indie authors\, before KDP.  Danielle self published in 2018 and never looked back.  \nSierra Arts Literary Community (SALC) is a group dedicated to local writers\, aspiring writers\, poets\, illustrators\, readers\, and literary enthusiasts.  Sierra Arts Foundation has created a dedicated space in the Depot Gallery for literary artists and literary groups within the region to meet\, perform readings\, offer writing workshops\, and sell their published books.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME! \nTo learn more about Sierra Arts Literary Community\, please contact Lynne at lynne@sierra-arts.org \n2026 SALC Meeting Dates: \n\nSunday\, January 4th – Critique Groups\nSunday\, February 1st – Retreats & Residencies\nSunday\, March 1st – Traditional & Self-Publishing\nSunday\, April 12th – In Depth Publishing\nSunday\, May 3rd – Marketing Basics & Table Staging\nSunday\, June 7th – Ice Cream Social & Networking\nNo July Meeting\nSunday\, August 2nd – In Depth Marketing\nSunday\, September 6th – TBA\nSunday\, October 4th – TBA\nSunday\, November 1st – TBA\nSunday\, December 6th – Holiday Party & White Elephant Gift Exchange
URL:https://sierraarts.org/event/apr-12-sierra-arts-literary-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery\, 17 S Virginia Street\, Suite 120\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Outreach,Literary,Professional Development › Artists,SALC,SALC Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T120000
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SUMMARY:Apr 13 • Killing Him Softly with My Short Story by Linda Kay Hardie
DESCRIPTION:Killing Him Softly with My Short Story by Linda Kay Hardie\nSunday Mornings – April 13\, 20\, 27\, 2026\n10:00am to 12:00pm\nSierra Arts Academy Training Studio – 1995 Dickerson Rd\, Reno\nRegistration Fee: $75\nSAF Membership Registration Discount: $65\nRegistration Link:  Killing Him Softly with My Short Story\n\nEveryone loves to write novels—or at least\, to have written one (it’s hard work!). As readers and writers\, we enjoy exploring characters\, motivations\, stakes\, tension\, and conflict. A novel allows space to deeply examine the human condition\, but in today’s busy world\, short stories are often a better fit for both reading and writing. \nHow do you pare down a 50\,000-word saga into a complete\, satisfying narrative of 3\,000 words or less? Writing short stories is an art: it takes skill to unfold a full story in 20 or so pages. The good news is that it’s also a craft that can be learned. \nLinda Kay Hardie taught herself to write concisely and powerfully without sacrificing depth or satisfaction. Now she wants to share those techniques with you. The author of dozens of published short stories\, nonfiction essays\, and poems\, Linda Kay offers insight into what short stories are designed to do—and how to achieve that purpose. \nHer workshop\, Killing Him Softly With My Short Story\, includes hands-on writing exercises\, prompts\, and practical tips to help you focus big ideas into short forms. Come prepared with writing materials (tablet\, notebook\, pen—whatever you prefer) and your ideas. \n\nLinda Kay Hardie writes crime\, horror\, and fantasy stories that have been published in many anthologies. She writes in many genres\, but not romance. She tried once\, and everyone ended up dead. Tragic. When not writing adult short stories\, she writes stories and books for children\, ages 2 to 12. \nLinda’s first writing award was in fifth grade\, when she won a first place trophy for an essay on fire safety. In 2022\, she was honored with the Sierra Arts Foundation Literary Arts Award for fiction. \nLinda is a member of Short Mystery Fiction Writers\, Horror Writers Association\, Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators\, and Cat Writers’ Association. She has a master’s in English from the University of Nevada\, Reno\, where she makes a living as a freelance writer and as staff working for Abyssinian cats.
URL:https://sierraarts.org/event/apr-13-killing-him-softly-with-my-short-story-by-linda-kay-hardie/
LOCATION:Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio\, 1995 Dickerson Rd\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Workshop,Literary,Professional Development,Professional Development › Artists,Professional Development › Educators,SALC,Sierra Arts Academy,Sierra Arts Academy › Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T153000
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SUMMARY:May 3 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Community of Writers\, Poets\, Illustrators\, Readers\, and Literary Enthusiasts. \nJoin us on Sunday\, May 3rd for the Sierra Arts Literary Community \nTopic:  Marketing Basics \nGuest host and moderator: Angela Canon \nSierra Arts Literary Community (SALC) is a group dedicated to local writers\, aspiring writers\, poets\, illustrators\, readers\, and literary enthusiasts.  Sierra Arts Foundation has created a dedicated space in the Depot Gallery for literary artists and literary groups within the region to meet\, perform readings\, offer writing workshops\, and sell their published books.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME! \nTo learn more about Sierra Arts Literary Community\, please contact Lynne at lynne@sierra-arts.org \n2026 SALC Meeting Dates: \n\nSunday\, January 4th – Critique Groups\nSunday\, February 1st – Retreats & Residencies\nSunday\, March 1st – Traditional & Self-Publishing\nSunday\, April 12th – In Depth Publishing\nSunday\, May 3rd – Marketing Basics & Table Staging\nSunday\, June 7th – Ice Cream Social & Networking\nNo July Meeting\nSunday\, August 2nd – In Depth Marketing\nSunday\, September 6th – TBA\nSunday\, October 4th – TBA\nSunday\, November 1st – TBA\nSunday\, December 6th – Holiday Party & White Elephant Gift Exchange
URL:https://sierraarts.org/event/may-3-sierra-arts-literary-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery\, 17 S Virginia Street\, Suite 120\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Outreach,Literary,Professional Development › Artists,SALC,SALC Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T180000
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SUMMARY:June 6 • Sierra Arts Book Fest
DESCRIPTION:Sierra Arts Book Fest\nSaturday\, June 6th | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nVictorian Avenue\, Downtown Sparks (next to the Depot Gallery & Bookstore)\nFREE & Open to the Public | Family-Friendly\nJoin us for the 2nd annual Sierra Arts Book Fest\, a celebration of northern Nevada’s vibrant literary scene! Meet over two dozen local authors\, poets\, and illustrators representing a wide range of genres—from children’s stories and regional nonfiction to romance and psychological thrillers. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nLocal Authors\, Poets & Illustrators\nBook Genres for All Ages\nGenre Themed Raffle Baskets\nIndependent Bookstores\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just discovering the joy of reading\, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. \nIn partnership with the City of Sparks\, let’s celebrate the stories that shape our community! \n______________________ \nSierra Arts Literary Community (SALC) is a group dedicated to local writers\, aspiring writers\, poets\, illustrators\, readers\, and literary enthusiasts.  Sierra Arts Foundation has created a dedicated space in the Depot Gallery for literary artists and literary groups within the region to meet\, perform readings\, offer writing workshops\, and sell their published books. \nTo learn more about Sierra Arts Literary Community\, please contact Lynne at lynne@sierra-arts.org.
URL:https://sierraarts.org/event/june-6-sierra-arts-book-fest/
LOCATION:Depot Gallery & Bookstore\, 831 Victorian Avenue\, Sparks\, NV\, 89431\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Outreach,Festival,Literary,SALC,SALC Monthly Meeting
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SUMMARY:June 7 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Community of Writers\, Poets\, Illustrators\, Readers\, and Literary Enthusiasts. \nJoin us on Sunday\, June 7th for the Sierra Arts Literary Community \nTopic:  Ice Cream Social & Networking \nGuest host and moderator: Maria Navarro \nSierra Arts Literary Community (SALC) is a group dedicated to local writers\, aspiring writers\, poets\, illustrators\, readers\, and literary enthusiasts.  Sierra Arts Foundation has created a dedicated space in the Depot Gallery for literary artists and literary groups within the region to meet\, perform readings\, offer writing workshops\, and sell their published books.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME! \nTo learn more about Sierra Arts Literary Community\, please contact Lynne at lynne@sierra-arts.org \n2026 SALC Meeting Dates: \n\nSunday\, January 4th – Critique Groups\nSunday\, February 1st – Retreats & Residencies\nSunday\, March 1st – Traditional & Self-Publishing\nSunday\, April 12th – In Depth Publishing\nSunday\, May 3rd – Marketing Basics & Table Staging\nSunday\, June 7th – Ice Cream Social & Networking\nNo July Meeting\nSunday\, August 2nd – In Depth Marketing\nSunday\, September 6th – TBA\nSunday\, October 4th – TBA\nSunday\, November 1st – TBA\nSunday\, December 6th – Holiday Party & White Elephant Gift Exchange
URL:https://sierraarts.org/event/june-7-sierra-arts-literary-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery\, 17 S Virginia Street\, Suite 120\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Outreach,Literary,Professional Development › Artists,SALC,SALC Monthly Meeting
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