events

Mt. Diablo (Hybrid): What it Takes to Finish a Book

Zio Fraedo's Restaurant 611 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA, United States

What it Takes to Finish a Book (How to Stay the Course and Get it Done!) featuring Brooke Warner SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER In-Person and Zoom In person meeting includes buffet lunch. For online attendees—the Zoom link will be sent to you after you complete the registration process. In-person check-in begins at 11:00 a.m. This talk […]

Inland Empire (Hybrid): Annual IECWC Published Author Panel

Ovitt Family Community Library 215 E. C Street, Ontario, CA, United States

Annual IECWC Published Author Panel Join us as our members, who published books in 2021, speak of the process and answer questions. Those members who published books in 2021 include: Ben Alirez, Constance Cassinelli, Judith Favor, David Gamboa, Rowena Kay, Larry Lauritzen, Jackie Phillips, and Sharon White. This meeting will be both in-person and on […]

Mt. Diablo (Hybrid): Build an Author Platform that Sells Books

Zio Fraedo's Restaurant 611 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA, United States

In-Person and Zoom BRANCH MEETING In person meeting includes buffet lunch. For online attendees—the Zoom link will be sent to you after you complete the registration process. February 12, 2022 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In-person check-in begins at 11:00 a.m. Build an Author Platform that Sells Books (Even if the Word “Platform” Scares You!) […]

Writers of Kern (Hybrid): Feed Your Passion and Your Pocketbook

Hodel’s Country Dining 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA, United States

Regardless of whether you’re self, traditionally or yet to be published, here’s a step-by-step guide to a successful and sustainable career in the publishing industry. With her experience at Writer’s Digest, Storymakers and as a Pitch Perfect Conference Coordinator, Clarissa pulls back the curtain on the industry while sprinkling in her personal hits and misses […]

North State (Hybrid): Tips for Sustaining a Successful Club

Chico Veteran's Hall 54 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico, CA, United States

Register here to attend meeting via Zoom This meeting will be available both in-person and Zoom. Click to register and a link will be sent to your email. Chery Anderson   Click here to register for Zoom meeting

Inland Empire (Hybrid): Book Cover Design

Arlington Branch of the Riverside Public Library 9556 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA, United States

Saturday, February 26, 2022 Sheri L. McGathy: Book Cover Design Join us as Sheri McGathy speaks on the importance of book cover design. Her presentation will include many aspects of book cover design including: Purpose of a Book Cover, Importance of a Book Cover, Book Covers for E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, And Audio, Genre Expectations and […]

Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): Writing from A Woman’s Perspective

Nipomo Library 918 West Tefft Street,, Nipomo, CA, United States

NOTICE: For our next monthly meeting on March 5th, we are excited to announce that we will return to our hybrid meeting setup, meeting in-person at the Nipomo Library as well as Zoom. Please join us in person if you can at the Nipomo Library; we'd love to see you! We have switched to an […]

Mt. Diablo (Hybrid): Workshop on Writing Character

Zio Fraedo's Restaurant 611 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA, United States

CWC Mt. Diablo Presents March WORKSHOP – In-Person and Online* In person meeting includes lunch. For online attendees—the Zoom link will be sent to you after you complete the registration process.   March 12, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. In-person check in time is 8:30 a.m. Writing Character featuring Constance Hale SCROLL DOWN TO […]

SF Peninsula (Hybrid): An Unconventional Path to Publishing

March Meeting Live & Online Saturday, March 19th, 10 am – 12 pm Registration for this meeting is required (use button below). Redwood City Yacht Club, 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA 94063 10:00 AM – Mingle in breakout rooms with fellow writers Breakout rooms open at 10… join when you want. 10:30 AM – Club business 11:00 AM – […]

Tri-Valley (Hybrid): What a Fabulous Edit Can Do for Your Writing & Publishing

Mary Rakow, March 19, 2022, What a Fabulous Edit Can Do for Your Writing & Publishing Mary Rakow will present “What a Fabulous Edit Can Do for Your Writing & Publishing” at the Tri-Valley Writers March 19, 2022 meeting. Mary will be doing live edits on selected TVW members’ works. This meeting will be a […]

Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): Poems of Love

Nipomo Library 918 West Tefft Street,, Nipomo, CA, United States

NOTICE: For our next monthly meeting on April 2nd, we we will return to our hybrid meeting setup, meeting in-person at the Nipomo Library as well as Zoom. Please join us in person if you can at the Nipomo Library; we'd love to see you! We have switched to an RSVP system for our Zoom […]

SF Peninsula (Hybrid): The Ins and Outs of Book Proposals

Sequoia Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA, United States

April Meeting Live and Online Saturday, April 16th 10 AM - 12 PM Registration for this meeting is required. Redwood City Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct. Redwood City, CA 94063 — Agenda — 10:00 AM – Mingle in breakout rooms with fellow writers Breakout rooms open at 10... join when you want. Note that our main […]

Redwood (Hybrid): Poetry, Music, and the Language of the Spirit

Finley Communiy Center 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, United States

IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETINGS Join us on Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. Register, below, for a Zoom link or to attend in person at the Finley Center. Poetry, Music, and the Language of the Spirit with Diane Frank Diane Frank will read from her new book, While Listening to the Enigma Variations: New and […]

Tri-Valley (Hybrid): Lessons in Literary Law

Kelley Way will present “Lessons in Literary Law” at the Tri-Valley Writers April 16, 2022 meeting. Every author should know their rights in relation to their work. This presentation looks at five areas of law – copyright, trademark, right of privacy and publicity, defamation, and contracts – and talks about how to protect your rights […]