Powerful Plotting Workshop : Jan 28, 2023 from 9:00AM-2:30PM by Tatyana Grinenko | Dec 13, 2022 | Workshop, Writing Powerful Plotting Workshop with Jordan Rosenfeld Getting down the bones or “architecture” of plot is an essential part of writing a compelling story. You may know where you want the story to go, but getting there […]
What to Expect at Our Next Meeting Saturday, January 28, 2023 Annual IECWC Published Author Panel Join us as our members, who published books in 2022, speak of the process and answer questions.
FROM HISTORICAL MYSTERIES TO MODERN MARKETING ON MARCH 2 Creator of very popular medieval capers and mysteries Jeri Westerson will address “Historical Mysteries to Modern Marketing” for the Ridge Writers Thursday, March 2, meeting that starts 6:30 pm in the meeting room of Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 West Las Flores, public welcome, no admission charge, masks requested. Launching from […]
Welcome to Napa Valley Writers March Meeting WHEN — Wednesday, March 8, 7-9 p.m. WHERE — Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, 1625 Salvador Ave. Napa CROTCHES, CRUCKS, AND CRUTCHES Napa Valley Writers will feature A. L. Kucherenko, the author of Knight’s Pawn, published in 2022. A.L.’s interest in the Middle Ages began with a personal […]
Finish Your Book in Three Drafts: Crafting Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction with the Book Architecture Method It’s the age-old battle between the outliners and the pantsers – those who meticulously script every writing session, and those who pilot solely by feel. Finding your unique approach requires a method rather than a formula. Stuart Horwitz’ Book […]
Workshop With AM Larks WHAT POINT OF VIEW CAN DO FOR YOU March 11 2023 at 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time AM Larks earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, a Juris Doctorate, and most recently a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts from the University […]
March 11th at 10AM: “Subplots, Complications, and Secondary Characters” with Martha Conway Feb 23, 2023 | Speaker, Writing When your characters stop talking to you and start talking to each other, your writing is going well. When a subplot neatly links back into the main narrative in a way you couldn’t anticipate, your writing is […]
ATURDAY MARCH 11 AT 10 AM AT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT JESS RANCH ERIC UGLUM ON AUDIO BOOKS The High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) will present local owner/operator of New Wine Recording Studio and Mastering Lab, Eric Uglum, on the topic of recording audio books and music. The presentation begins at […]
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, CA. Includes: Continental Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch Featured speakers are: Rebecca Langston-George How to Make a Big Splash in the Kiddie-Lit Pool: Understanding and Pitching […]
How to Write With Page Turning Tension in novels, stories, and even memoirs is like the connective tissue that allows muscles to attach to bones, and thus flex their might. It’s the heart of the conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing and characters on their toes. This workshop will […]
Monthly Meeting, March 18 – Build an Engaged Reader Community Saturday, March 18, 2023 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Coffee and networking begins at 11:30) Cattlemens Restaurant 12409 Folsom Blvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Meeting fee: $30 in advance, $35 at the door while available Buy your advance tickets here Luncheon Choices: Vegetarian or Regular […]
Saturday, March 18, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. How to Make More Money by Selling Your Books, Products, Courses, and Events from Your Own Website With Carla King About the presentation: Amazon is the biggest bookstore in the world so, by all means, embrace it! You can easily make significantly more sales "going wide" using […]
Jim Azevedo, Corporate Communications Manager at Draft2Digital (D2D), March 18, 2023 February 24, 2023 Jim Azevedo will present “Indie Publishing: What’s the Big Deal?” at the Tri-Valley Writers March 18, 2023 meeting. With “Read an Ebook Week” starting March 5th, now’s your chance to learn what’s so special about indie publishing. Jim will explain how […]
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 corner of Albion and Lansing in Mendocino, head down Albion toward the ocean. The Well is on the first block on the right, between The […]
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 California Writers Club (HDCWC) will feature members of the club and the audience reading excerpts from women writers and talking about “Spunky” women they admire, […]
March 21, 2023 Paul Zeidman Screenwriting 101: Learning The Basics, And A Little More Every film begins with the script and knowing the basics of writing a screenplay can set you on the right path. Among the topics covered in this presentation are: the importance of “show, don’t tell,” what should and shouldn’t be on the page, what […]
RSVP for March 2023 Meeting by Nate Hoffelder | Jan 23, 2023 | Classes and Workshops Join Daniel Bacon as he leads us along Gold Rush era streets and Chinatown alleys to places where literary icons drew inspiration. This 3- to 4-hour tour will start with a cable car ride from Aquatic Park Cove to […]
Saturday, March 25, 2023 – Cati Porter Cati Porter will provide information on the Inlandia Institute, the growing hub for writers of the Inland Empire. In addition, she will discuss the new trend of hybrid memoirs and explain her own process in writing one. Cati Porter is a writer, editor, and arts administrator living and […]
Guests are always welcome. Next Meeting April 01, 2023 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - 11:00am Guest Speaker Speaker Tina Mai Topic "Storytelling: The Power of Words, Initiative, and Community” This month’s speaker has had a few busy years: ■ Founder of VAST, an app that helps blind & visually-impaired youth write & publish […]
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 well-known for his passion for writing and movies. He is the author of seven mystery novels, “Anything Short of Murder,” “A Murder Amongst Angels,” “Murder […]
April 8th at 10AM: “Imaginative Realms: The Authentic in the Fantastical” with Keith Ekiss by Tatyana Grinenko | Mar 18, 2023 | Speaker, Writing Many of our literary classics were in fact written as genre fiction for the masses. Examples include Bram Stoker’s Dracula (horror), H.G. Wells’s The Time Machine (science fiction), J.R.R. Tolkien’s The […]
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 announce that Poetri, a renowned poet, actor, and producer, will be giving a presentation at the Community Church at Jess Ranch 11537 Apple Valley Road […]