A lot of us in the Bay Area had our beginnings as writers -- at least as
networking writers -- at The Squaw Valley Community of Writers Conference. I,
for one, would not have found my most trusted Bay Area colleagues without having
participated. The Conference relies heavily on donations, not only so it can
bring together some of the best teachers, writers, and editors, but also so it
can provide scholarships to gifted participants. The fundraiser they're holding
in San Francisco on Friday is an inspiring and affordable way to help. For more
information: http://www.squawvalleywriters.org/benefit.html