events

  • Writers of Kern (In-Person): 2023 Spring Conference

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

    2023 Spring Conference | Online Ticket Purchase   The Writers of Kern 2023 Spring Conference will be held on Saturday, March 18, at Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, […]

  • Mendocino (In-Person): WMC Anthology Readings

    The Well Mendocino, CA, United States

    Sunday, March 19th at 3:30 p.m. 2023 WMC Anthology Readings (Part II)--in person again NOTE NEW TIME AND PLACE: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Third Sunday (March 19), The Well (At the […]

  • High Desert (Special Event, In-Person): Spunky Women​

    HESPERIA LIBRARY 9650 7th Avenue, Hesperia, CA, United States

    SPUNKY WOMEN "Spunky Women​" Monday, March 21, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm ​ Hesperia Library Community Room 9650 Seventh Avenue ​Hesperia, CA The High Desert Branch of the […]

  • Coastal Dunes (In-Person): Inspirations- The Genesis of a Mystery Novel

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

    April Presenter – Tony Piazza  Topic – “Inspirations- The Genesis of a Mystery Novel.”       Tony Piazza is a Central Coast mystery writer, film historian, presenter, and veteran storyteller […]

  • High Desert (In-Person): Award Winning Poet, Poetri

    Community Church at Jess Ranch 11537 Apple Valley Rd,, Apple Valley, CA, United States

    SATURDAY APRIL 8 AT 10 AM ​AT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT JESS RANCH AWARD WINNING POET, POETRI The High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) is proud to […]

  • Long Beach (In-Person): How Setting Amplifies Writing

    Aurora Theater 4412 E. Village Rd., Long Beach, CA, United States

    April 8, 2023 Gustavo Hernandez "How Setting Amplifies Writing" Gustavo Hernandez is the author of with Flower Grand First (Moon Tide Press 2021), a collection of poems that one reviewer described as […]

  • Napa (In-Person): Writing the Emotional Piece

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    WRITING THE EMOTIONAL PIECE Napa Valley Writers will feature Randall McNair, the author of the multiple award-winning #BarPoems series, published in 2020, 2021 and 2022.  If Charles Bukowski, Sharon Olds, […]

  • Writers of Kern (In-Person): Writing Incredible Dialogue

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

    April Featured Speaker – Jenny Margotta Workshop Title: Writing Incredible Dialogue Writing dialogue can be so much fun—and so much work. When it’s done correctly, it can individualize your characters […]

  • Redwood (In-Person): A Poetry Celebration

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

    Saturday, April 15, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. A Poetry Celebration With Fran Claggett-Holland and readings from special guest poets About the presentation: Please join us for a special celebration […]

  • Sacramento (In-Person): Pitching to Agents or Publishers

    Arden-Dimick Library 891 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Pitching to Agents or Publishers   Saturday, April 15, 2023  1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Arden-Dimick Library 891 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA 95864 Free Meeting – Open to the Public Zoom […]

  • Tri-Valley (In-Person): Finding Your creativity, in the ‘Between Places

    Las Positas College 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA, United States

    Connie Post, Poet Laureate, April 15, 2023 Future Meetings / By Deborah Bernal Connie Post will present “Finding your creativity, in the ‘Between Places’” at the Tri-Valley Writers April 15, 2023 […]

  • Mendocino (In-Person): The Story Behind the Image

    The Well Mendocino, CA, United States

    Sunday, April 16th, 3:30 p.m. THE STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE In this interactive workshop, Susan Ito will take you on a narrative journey through and beyond your most meaningful, mysterious, […]

  • Inland Empire (In-Person): Becoming a Writer

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

    Saturday, April 22, 2023 – Randy Jurado Ertll Randy Jurado Ertll will speak about his journey of becoming a writer, experience in finding a reputable book publisher, and the struggles/sacrifices […]