Temecula Valley Writers & Illustrators

Temecula Valley Writers & Illustrators Writers ✍️ Illustrators 🎨 Creatives
We meet monthly at town hall in Downtown Temecula! Join us on the third Sunday each month at 11 am

📚 Who We Are
Temecula Valley Writers & Illustrators (TVWI) is a vibrant community for writers, illustrators, and creatives of all experience levels who call the Temecula Valley home (and beyond!). Whether you’re a seasoned author, a budding illustrator, or someone who simply loves storytelling, TVWI provides connection, support, and inspiration to help you grow your craft — and your creative confi

dence.

✨ What We Do
We believe in the power of community and the magic that happens when creatives come together. Here’s a look at what you’ll find at TVWI:

✅ Monthly Meetings — Gather with fellow writers and illustrators to learn from guest speakers, industry experts, and one another. Our meetings feature workshops, panels, and presentations covering craft, publishing, marketing, and more.

✅ Monthly Middlers — These mid-month sessions dive deeper into trending topics and creative tools. Recent themes have included Artificial Intelligence for creatives, self-publishing insights, marketing your work, and more.

✅ Show Up & Write / Show Up & Draw — Accountability meetups designed to help you sit down, focus, and get the words or sketches out. Bring your current project and work alongside others in a supportive environment.

✅ Workshops & Classes — Specialized sessions with published authors, illustrators, editors, and other industry pros to hone your craft and expand your skills.

✅ Publications & Anthologies — We proudly publish member anthologies showcasing the incredible talent within our community. Every piece is paired with original illustrations, celebrating collaboration and storytelling in all forms.

✅ Special Events & Pop-Ups — We participate in local book fairs, art shows, and community events like CartoonAPaloozah — giving members a chance to showcase and sell their work, connect with readers, and celebrate local art and literature.

✅ Networking & Community — Beyond events, we’re a tight-knit network of creative people who lift each other up — sharing wins, feedback, resources, and opportunities all year long.

🌟 Join Us! Whether you’re here to write, illustrate, publish, or just find your people — there’s a place for you at TVWI. Stay in the loop about upcoming meetups, classes, and calls for submissions right here on our page.

📬 Become a Member: https://temeculavalleywi.com/membership-signup
🌐 Website: https://temeculavalleywi.com
📧 Questions? Send us a message — we’d love to connect!

Lights Up, Temecula Poets, Storytellers, and Artists🎤 ✨️ Join us for an evening of live poetry, spoken word, and visual ...
06/11/2026

Lights Up, Temecula Poets, Storytellers, and Artists🎤 ✨️

Join us for an evening of live poetry, spoken word, and visual art as part of our bi-monthly program, Spoken Nuggets, next week!

June's theme is "Almost," inviting writers and audiences into the space between our intentions and the true outcomes, where near-misses, close calls, and quiet what-ifs linger.

See you then!
🗓️ Thursday, June 18
⏰️ Starts at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Entrepreneurial Resource Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur Exchange (TVE2) at 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA, 92590

Learn more at spokennnuggets.com

Hold fast to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife is a broken-winged birdThat cannot fly.Hold fast to dreamsFor when dreams goLif...
06/10/2026

Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.

"Dreams" by Langston Hughes

Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. for our TVWI Poets Genre Meet-Up with Jo-Ann Hoye

📍 Entrepreneurial Resource Center

Write the Change: Don't just write a scene; write a change. Every scene should move the plot forward, shift a power dyna...
06/10/2026

Write the Change: Don't just write a scene; write a change. Every scene should move the plot forward, shift a power dynamic, or reveal new information. If deleting a scene doesn’t adversely affect the story, cut it.

Come, write with us tonight at our Screenwriters Meet-Up with Suzanne Saunders.

INT: Entrepreneurial Resource Center - NIGHT: 6:30 P.M.

A group of screenwriters arrived at a large building in Temecula at night.

Your manuscript is done. But how do you get into the hands of your readers?✍️📑📚If this is a question you've been asking ...
06/10/2026

Your manuscript is done. But how do you get into the hands of your readers?✍️📑📚

If this is a question you've been asking yourself, our 🖊 Self-Publishing Deep-Dive Intensive 🖊 TVWI Academy course is perfect for you!

With a small cohort and practical, real-world guidance from local professionals Theresa Halvorsen Author Page and Chris Bannor, Author, you will leave with a clearer path forward and the support needed so you can hold your book in your hands and proclaim, I DID IT!

Visit www.temeculavalleywi.org for more info on registration!

See you June 16th for our next Show Up & Create Meet-Up.From 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for Show Up & Create, designated quiet wor...
06/10/2026

See you June 16th for our next Show Up & Create Meet-Up.

From 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for Show Up & Create, designated quiet work time for you to make progress on your creative projects.

📍 Entrepreneurial Resource Center/Online at Semi-Sages of the Pages on YouTube

"We like to tell our stories with excellent writing skills that propel the tales across the page and into the minds and ...
06/10/2026

"We like to tell our stories with excellent writing skills that propel the tales across the page and into the minds and imaginations of readers." 📝

If the words from local author and Non-Fiction Meet-Up host Rebecca Farnbach resonate with you, come join the Non-Fiction Meet-Up happening next week!

When & Where:
📅 Tuesday, June 16
🕡️ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Entrepreneurial Resource Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur Exchange at 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA 92590

Meeting every third Tuesday, this is your place to talk nonfiction of all kinds, including memoir, biography, personal essays, journalism, history, and narrative nonfiction. It’s a supportive time to explore truth-based storytelling, research, structure, and voice.

💡 Be sure to check your profile interests at www.temeculavalleywi.orgso you'll get updates about events like this one, delivered straight to your inbox!

Be our accountability partner!Join us tonight from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for Show Up & Create, designated quiet work time for...
06/09/2026

Be our accountability partner!

Join us tonight from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for Show Up & Create, designated quiet work time for you to make progress on your creative projects.

📍 Entrepreneurial Resource Center/Online at Semi-Sages of the Pages on YouTube

"Just in case you ever foolishly forget; I'm never not thinking of you." - Virginia Woolf. Grab your pens, paper, and la...
06/08/2026

"Just in case you ever foolishly forget; I'm never not thinking of you." - Virginia Woolf.

Grab your pens, paper, and laptops for our Romance Meet-Up happening tonight at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Entrepreneurial Resource Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur Exchange (TVE2), 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA 92590

Who here has ever had questions about . . . 📃 Branding 🤳 Social Media📥️ Newsletters💬 Author Platforms🥳 Events & Launches...
06/08/2026

Who here has ever had questions about . . .

📃 Branding
🤳 Social Media
📥️ Newsletters
💬 Author Platforms
🥳 Events & Launches?

You're not alone! Whether you're pre-publication or actively promoting a book, our Marketing Meet-Up with author Theresa Halvorsen is the place to learn how to market your books and build an audience.

Join us next week and come workshop these sometimes challenging, but always important, strategies for writers, businesses, creatives, or anyone looking to promote their work in compelling ways.

🗓️ Monday, June 15
⏰️ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
📍 Entrepreneurial Resource Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur Exchange (TVE2) at 43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA 92590

P.S. If you're looking for a more intensive program to help you with the ins and outs of publishing, stay tuned for an exciting announcement 🤫

"Character Creation and Development for Visual Storytellers" coming up soon✏️ Featuring April Connors, a comic artist, l...
06/07/2026

"Character Creation and Development for Visual Storytellers" coming up soon✏️

Featuring April Connors, a comic artist, life drawing instructor, and author, our meeting for June delves into visual storytelling skills, design fundamentals, and previsualization techniques you can use to bring your characters to life.

Bring your sketchbook to participate in the drawing exercises!

See you then!
🗓️ Sunday, June 14
⏰️ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍 City of Temecula Civic Center

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Temecula, CA

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