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Central Coast (In Person): Evoke Emotion in Every Scene

Pacific Grove's Juice n' Java 599 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

May 17, 2022 Jordan Rosenfeld Evoke Emotion in Every Scene From 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 […]

Tri-Valley (In-Person): Annual High School Writing Contest Awards Ceremony

Annual High School Writing Contest Awards Ceremony, May 21, 2022 Join 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. Pleasanton’s […]

East Sierra (In-Person): There Are Moms Way Worse Than You

Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church 633 W. Las Flores, Ridgecrest, CA, United States

Glenn Boozan – Emmy-nominated author of “There Are Moms Way Worse Than You “ Emmy- and WGA-nominated comedy writer Glenn Boozan will give the Thursday, June 2 Ridge Writers program starting at 6:30 in the meeting room of Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 W. Las Flores. Masks required. Public invited, no admission fee. What to expect: […]

Orange Co (In-Person): Authors Journey Series

Anaheim Packing House 440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA, United States

June 04, 2022 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - 11:00am Guest Speaker Speaker Alicia Doyle Topic "Authors Journey Series" From journalist to Golden Gloves boxer to novelist. Learning how to take punches has undoubtedly helped Alicia Doyle on her author journey. Alicia has drawn upon her experiences inside the boxing ring more than twenty years […]

Napa (In-Person): Choosing Your Publishing Option

Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

Choosing Your Publishing Option Napa Valley Writers will host North Counties literary agent D. Patrick Miller, who will describe the options for publication now available to working authors. From finding an agent, to procuring a publisher on your own, to publishing independently in print books, e-books, and/or various online platforms—the requirements, advantages, and disadvantages of each […]

High Desert (In-Person): Writing the Story You Always Wanted to Tell

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

SATURDAY JUNE 11, 2022 AT 10 AM ​HESPERIA LIBRARY IN PERSON MEETING  WRITING THE STORY YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO TELL ​Photo caption: (left to right) Jim Grayson, Jenny Margotta, Dwight Norris) The HDCWC, that normally meets at the Community Church at Jess Ranch, will hold their June 11, 2022, meeting at the Hesperia Library Community […]

Writers of Kern (In-Person): Gaining Substance by Composing in Layers

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

You’re Invited to Our Next Writing Workshop Pop in at one of our monthly meetings/workshops to see what Writers of Kern is all about. Not a member? No problem! We’d love to have you. When: The 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:15-11:15 am. Join us 30 minutes early for breakfast and writer’s fellowship, January, February, […]

Central Coast (In-Person): So You Want to Write a Children’s Book?

Pacific Grove's Juice n' Java 599 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

So You Want to Write a Children's Book? Join us as we look at the reasons why writing for young people can be both fulfilling and rewarding. Long-time member and presenter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) author Sonia Antaki will share information about the current market for children’s books, as […]

Orange County (In-Person): Writing Cozy Mysteries for Modern Readers

Anaheim Packing House 440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA, United States

Speaker Jennifer J. Chow Topic "Writing Cozy Mysteries for Modern Readers" Learn about what it takes to successfully reach today’s audience and stand out in a marketplace crowded with cozy mysteries from someone who knows. Her debut novel, The 228 Legacy, was about three generations of women in a Taiwanese American family, each with closely […]

East Sierra (In-Person): publishing platforms from print to electronic, along with pitfalls to avoid

Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church 633 W. Las Flores, Ridgecrest, CA, United States

Burroughs High School graduate and successful thriller writer Brett Battles will give the Ridge Writers program on Thursday, July 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 W. Las Flores. Public invited, admission free, masks requested. Brett will discuss publishing platforms from print to electronic, along with pitfalls to avoid. A USA Today […]

High Desert (In-Person): “Luis, Take a Look at This! My Time with Huell Howser.”

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

AUTHOR AND EMMY AWARD-WINNING CAMERAMAN FOR HUELL HOWSER TO SPEAK TO HDCWC ON JULY 9TH Author Luis Fuerte will be the featured speaker for the High desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) on Saturday, July 9th at the Community Church at Jess Ranch 11537 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley. The meeting will begin […]

Napa (In-Person): Writing Fiction and Leading an Arts Program in Napa Valley

Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

Writing Fiction and Leading an Arts Program in Napa Valley Napa Valley Writers will host Angela Pneuman, director of the Napa Valley Writers’ Conference. Angela will share her experience as a fiction writer and teacher of creative writing at Stanford University while living in Napa Valley and serving as the director of the Napa Valley […]

Writers of Kern (In-Person): Donnée Patrese

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

Featured Speaker: Donnée Patrese Pop in at one of our monthly meetings/workshops to see what Writers of Kern is all about. Not a member? No problem! We’d love to have you. When: The 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:15-11:15 am. Join us 30 minutes early for breakfast and writer’s fellowship, January, February, April and June-November. […]

Central Coast (In-Person): Turning Memories into Art

Pacific Grove's Juice n' Java 599 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

Turning Memories into Art One of my favorite sayings - and I may have made this up, or stolen it from someone else, but I believe it to be true: "Memoir is truth, with art around the edges." Join us as we explore how to bring memories to vivid life on the page by blending […]

Marin (In-Person): Summer Salon

Join CWC Marin for an in-person Social / Open Mic / Ask A Question event. Participants will be allocated 5 minutes each to read an excerpt or blurb, practice your pitch, showcase cover options, discuss a writing insight or challenge, or ask a question. Feedback is optional. The first 10 to respond will be guaranteed […]

Inland Empire (In-Person): Member Open Mic

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

Member Open Mic Both our July 23rd and August 27th branch meetings will be Open Mic opportunities for our members. The July 23rd meeting will be at the Ovitt Family Library in Ontario and the August 27th meeting will be at the Arlington Branch Library in Riverside. This will give members the opportunity to participate […]

Orange Co (In-Person): “What the City Holds: How Setting Amplifies Writing”

Anaheim Packing House 440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA, United States

Speaker Gustavo Hernandez Topic “What the City Holds: How Setting Amplifies Writing" You may have heard the adage that the three most important things about creating a successful business are location, location, location. It might also be said about writing. The setting is an important character in each of your scenes. It influences the tone, […]

Napa (In-Person): The Fourth Column

Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

Napa Valley Writers meets  second Wednesday of the month 7 – 9 p.m. $5 Fee for members, $7 for non-members. Students with ID – free. The Fourth Column Napa Valley Writers will host Kevin Fisher-Paulson, a weekly columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Every writer has one column in him.  The trick is to be the […]

High Desert (In-Person): Celebrating Song with HDCWC

Jess Ranch Community Church 11537 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, United States

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 10 AM ​AT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT JESS RANCH CELEBRATING SONG WITH THE HDCWC The High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) will highlight the talent of writing lyrics on Saturday, August 13 at the Jess Ranch Community  Church located at 11537 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley. The meeting begins at […]

Marin (In-Person): Summer Salon

Join CWC Marin for an in-person Social / Open Mic / Ask A Question event. Participants will be allocated 5 minutes each to read an excerpt or blurb, practice your pitch, showcase cover options, discuss a writing insight or challenge, or ask a question. Feedback is optional. The first 10 to respond will be guaranteed […]

Writers of Kern (In-Person): Alex Segura

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

Pop in at one of our monthly meetings/workshops to see what Writers of Kern is all about. Not a member? No problem! We’d love to have you. When: The 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:15-11:15 am. Join us 30 minutes early for breakfast and writer’s fellowship, January, February, April and June-November. Where: Hodel’s Country Dining, […]

Inland Empire (In-Person): Member Open Mic

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

Saturday, August 27, 2022 Member Open Mic The August 27th branch meeting will be an Open Mic opportunity for our members. The August 27th meeting will be at the Arlington Branch Library in Riverside. We are planning to stream the Open Mic sessions. For the Open Mic we are limiting the initial time to 10-minutes […]