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SUMMARY:East Sierra (In-Person): The Birth of a Book
DESCRIPTION:RIDGE WRITERS PRESENT THE BIRTH OF A BOOK – MAY 5 \nAuthor Danny Nielsen and publisher/editor Jennifer Crittenden will discuss the origin and process of their collaboration to bring Straight Flossin’ and Other Stories of the American West into the world\, at the Ridge Writers May 5 meeting\, starting 6:30 pm in the meeting room of Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church\, 633 W. Las Flores. Masks requested. Public welcome. Admission free. \nStraight Flossin’ is a collection of creative nonfiction essays about Niesen’s experiences working in desert landscapes\, both for pleasure and for his doctoral work in Environmental Science. The essays range from hair-raising stories about skunks and fires to philosophical musings about the American Dream\, water\, and environmental damage. The lovely illustrations in the book were drawn by Nielsen’s wife\, Sunny Noel Sawyer. \nStraight Flossin’ is Nielsen’s first book and the eighth book published by Whistling Rabbit Press\, Crittenden’s boutique publishing company. After publishing her own books\, Crittenden wanted to use Whistling Rabbit Press to produce other worthy books by shepherding them through the same process and using some of the same vendors she had used. \nIt was important to her personally to protect the authors from some of the predatory or flawed practices she had seen from other publishers or author service companies. Whistling Rabbit Press uses a “traditional publishing” model in that all financial risk is assumed by the publisher\, and the author is not expected to pay to be published. Other financial details will be reviewed during this evening conversation. \nCrittenden and Nielsen will share their discoveries from working under this model and offer takeaways for audience members about writing\, editing\, publishing\, and how they can have a positive experience publishing their own book. \nRidge Writers (ridgewriters@yahoo.com) is the East Sierra Branch of the 113-year-old California Writers Club (calwriters.org). The CWC traces its roots back to Jack London in the Bay Area and how has 22 branches throughout the state.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/east-sierra-in-person-the-birth-of-a-book/
LOCATION:Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church\, 633 W. Las Flores\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Orange Co (In-Person): Writing Sucks\, but to Have Written is the Best: Navigating the Long Road to Have Written
DESCRIPTION:“Writing Sucks\, but to Have Written is the Best: Navigating the Long Road to Have Written” \nJoe Donnelly\n\n\nThe California Writers Club meets monthly for our featured speaker series focused on the craft and business of writing. This month’s guest speaker is an award-winning journalist\, writer and editor. He is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of English and Journalism at Whittier College and the editor of Red Canary Magazine. \nHe was recently profiled in the Orange County Register special section Bookish. \nTo learn more about the author\, visit https://joedonnellywrites.com\n\n\n\n\nCALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit \n\n\n\n\nhttps://joedonnellywrites.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Our Mailing List For Monthly Writers Club Updates & Information \n\nFIRST NAME*\nLAST NAME*\nEMAIL*\nZIP CODE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit our new meeting location at:\n\nAnaheim Packing House\n440 S. Anaheim Blvd\nAnaheim\, CA 92805\n\nClick here for visitor and parking information.\n\n\n\n\nGuests are always welcome.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/orange-co-in-person-writing-sucks-but-to-have-written-is-the-best-navigating-the-long-road-to-have-written/
LOCATION:Anaheim Packing House\, 440 S. Anaheim Blvd\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92805\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Napa (In-Person): Integrating Nature into your Writing
DESCRIPTION:Integrating Nature into your Writing\n$5 Fee for members\, $7 for non-members. Students with ID – free. \n\n\nNapa Valley Writers will host David George\, a UC-certified Master Gardener\, published writer\, and past president of the California Writers Club. \nBring alive your fiction and creative non-fiction by including nature. From a brief mention of rain to complete world-building\, we’ll compare examples of writing with and without nature’s details\, and how including them brightens your writing like a sun-dappled morning. \nDavid writes a monthly all-natural techniques gardening column for the Diablo Gazette\, called the “Naked Gardener of Contra Costa” – Yes\, it’s a metaphor!  His debut book\, “Granddad’s Garden – Stories of the Natural World\,” is a children’s book for all reading ages. \nVisit his website: www.granddadsgarden.com
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/napa-in-person-integrating-nature-into-your-writing/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Central Coast (In Person): Evoke Emotion in Every Scene
DESCRIPTION:May 17\, 2022\nJordan Rosenfeld\nEvoke Emotion in Every Scene \nFrom fast-paced thrillers to contemplative literary novels and everything in between\, readers need to connect with your characters to create a page-turning story. Emotion is the thread that binds readers to your characters’ experience. This presentation will help you use sensory cues\, powerful imagery\, character demonstration\, and other tools to evoke the emotion that hooks readers and creates deep\, compelling characters. \nJordan Rosenfeld is author of two novels\, Women in Red and Forged in Grace\, as well as six books on writing craft\, the bestselling Make a Scene and most recently How to Write a Page-Turner. Her freelance articles and essays have appeared in hundreds of national publications\, including The New York Times. She is also a freelance manuscript editor and writing teacher. Visit Jordan’s website at: Jordanrosenfeld.net.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/central-coast-in-person-evoke-emotion-in-every-scene/
LOCATION:Pacific Grove’s Juice n’ Java\, 599 Lighthouse Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, CA
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Tri-Valley (In-Person): Annual High School Writing Contest Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Annual High School Writing Contest Awards Ceremony\, May 21\, 2022\n\n\nJoin us Saturday\, May 21\, 2022\, at 2:00 p.m. as Tri-Valley Writers hosts its 11th Annual High School Writing Contest awards ceremony. Student winners from the literary nonfiction\, poetry\, and short story fiction categories will receive their awards and share their work via readings. \n \nPleasanton’s Teen Poet Laureate and Amador High School senior \n\nAnnual High School Writing Contest Awards Ceremony\, May 21\, 2022\n\n\nJoin us Saturday\, May 21\, 2022\, at 2:00 p.m. as Tri-Valley Writers hosts its 11th Annual High School Writing Contest awards ceremony. Student winners from the literary nonfiction\, poetry\, and short story fiction categories will receive their awards and share their work via readings. \n \nPleasanton’s Teen Poet Laureate and Amador High School senior Nikita Jayaprakash will be the keynote speaker. She will provide inspiration to the young writers who’ve participated in our “My Story\, My Vision” high school writing contest as she discusses what it’s like to be a young\, writer\, especially a poet. \nCome hear Nikita and support Tri-Valley Writers encouragement of young writers continuing the literary word. \nThis meeting will be an in-person only meeting at the Four Points by Sheraton at 5115 Hopyard Rd. in Pleasanton. The meeting will be free to members and guests\, but reservations are required. RSVP to reservations@trivalleywriters.org
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/tri-valley-hybrid-annual-high-school-writing-contest-awards-ceremony/
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