Good Writing: An Evening with Anne Lamott & Neal Allen
Join Anne Lamott and Neal Allen as they discuss their new book, "Good Writing: How to Improve Your Sentences," sharing writing tips and stories, followed by an audience Q&A.
Bird by Bird author Anne Lamott and former journalist Neal Allen explore the craft and mindset of writing. The married co-authors of Good Writing (publishing March 17, 2026) will share their “36 ways to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one,” exploring the rules they follow, the ones they break, and strategies for staying productive, balancing creativity with craft, and writing sentences that connect.
This free, community event is perfect for readers and writers of all levels, or anyone curious about the craft of writing. Come for the tips and stories, and leave inspired to write better, one sentence at a time.
Signed books will be available for purchase.
Good Writing will be released on March 17, 2026.
Neal Allen is a writer, spiritual coach, and speaker. He is the author of Shapes of Truth and Better Days. A former journalist and corporate executive, he holds master’s degrees in Political Science and Eastern Classics.
Anne Lamott is the author of twenty books, including the New York Times bestsellers Help, Thanks, Wow; Dusk, Night, Dawn; Traveling Mercies; and Bird by Bird, as well as seven novels. She is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee to the California Hall of Fame.
Anne and Neal live in Northern California.
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