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Central Coast (In Person): Storytelling Through Graphic Novels

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

Storytelling Through Graphic Novels In recent decades, graphic novels have matured from disreputable comic books to literature that wins Pulitzer and Newbery awards. They demand different storytelling abilities from both their creators and readers, excel at communicating through metaphor, and have been especially effective as memoir. Brian Fies will discuss graphic storytelling in general—how words […]

Berkeley (In Person): Poems That Tell Stories

Joaquin Miller Ranger Station

1/30 WORKSHOP – “The Narrative Gateway: Poems That Tell Stories” with Paul Corman Roberts Whether the narrative poem is situated in the classical omniscient third person or the lyrical “I,” it has always served as one of the most popular and accessible forms of verse that opens the windows of the world up to more […]

East Sierra (In Person): Legal and Copyright Aspects in Today’s Publishing

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

Robert Rotstein – “Legal and Copyright Aspects in Today’s Publishing” The Ridge Writers meet the first Thursday of each month at the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church off Las Flores Blvd. at 6:30 p.m.

Orange Co (In Person): Reading Between the Lines on Your Path to Publication

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

We have resumed IN-PERSON meetings for the CWC monthly speaker series. Visit us at our new time and location. (Not available on Zoom.) Guests are welcome. Next Meeting February 05, 2022 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - 11:00am Guest Speaker Speaker Sheila Lowe Topic "Reading Between the Lines on Your Path to Publication" As a […]

High Desert (In Person): ​FOURTH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN

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

SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2022 5 PM TO 7 PM AT HESPERIA LIBRARY ​FOURTH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN Members of the High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) will feature Black voices, current and classic, at the Hesperia Library, 9650 7th Avenue in Hesperia, on Monday February 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. For a fourth […]

High Desert (In Person): Showcase On-Topic Speakers

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

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2022 AT 10 AM ​JESS RANCH COMMUNITY CHURCH IN PERSON MEETING  HDCWC TO SHOWCASE ON-TOPIC SPEAKERS ​ EmmaLisa Hill Dwight Norris Joan Rudder Ward Jim Grayson The High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club will showcase four writers who are participants in the On-Topic Speakers for You project as featured speakers […]

Central Coast (in Person): He Said . . . She Said

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

Penny Warner He said... She said...Bring your story to life through dynamic dialogue. In this presentation, we’ll “talk” about the purpose of dialogue in fiction, how to differentiate between speakers, what “not” to say, dealing with slang and dialect, and how to make your characters sound like real people. Penny Warner is the author of […]

East Sierra (In-Person): The Woman in Room 23

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

JENNY MARGOTTA INTRODUCES THE WOMAN IN ROOM 23 ON MARCH 3 Author and editor Jenny Margotta will give Ridge Writer’s March 3 program, “The Woman in Room 23,” at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 W. Las Flores. Admission free. Masks requested. She’ll discuss her challenges as a writer as […]

Orange Co. (In-Person): Adventures in Independent Children’s Book Publishing for Fun and Profit

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

"Adventures in Independent Children’s Book Publishing for Fun and Profit" with Sheri Fink March 05, 2022 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - 11:00am Guest Speaker      Join us as #1 best-selling children’s author Sheri Fink shares how you can go from simply having an idea, to believing in that idea and taking the next step […]

High Desert (In-Person): Bookstagrammers & Influencers: Find Them, Pitch Them, and Get Them to review Your Book

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

​BOOKSTAGRAMMERS AND INFLUENCERS: HOW TO FIND THEM, PITCH THEM AND GET THEM TO REVIEW YOUR BOOK If you’ve ever wondered how to get to Bookstagrammers and bigger influencers, this class is for you! If you’re ready to promote a new release or revive an already published title a pitch to online influencers and Bookstagrammers could […]

Central Coast (In Person): The Power of Book Reviews & How to Garner Them

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

Christopher Locke The Power of Book Reviews & How to Garner Them Excellent reviews can greatly increase your book’s chances at success, but garnering reviews can be a challenging endeavor in this saturated book market. Independent Book Publishers Association Director of Membership & Member Services & author publisher Christopher Locke will discuss strategic planning for […]

Writers of Kern (In-Person): Spring Conference 2022

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

Writers of Kern: Spring Conference 2022 It's almost time for our annual Spring Conference. I'm pleased to announce our Spring Conference speakers and their workshops: Peter Clines - World Building: On the Third Day… Peter Clines is the New York Times best-selling author of Paradox Bound. He is the author of the acclaimed -14-, the […]

Inland Empire (In-Person): IECWC Published Author Panel – Part 2

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

Saturday, March 26, 2022 Annual IECWC Published Author Panel – Part 2 Join us as on Zoom 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, Brenda Hill, Rowena Kay, Larry Lauritzen, Jackie […]

Orange Co: (In-Person): Writing the Killer Crime Novel

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

"Writing the Killer Crime Novel" with Joe Ide As with all CWC author speakers, the genre is only part of the story. The author’s journey applies to every writer. Joe Ide is of Japanese American descent and grew up in South Central Los Angeles. Joe’s favorite books were the Conan Doyle stories of Sherlock Holmes. […]

East Sierra (In-Person): Read the Book, Meet the Author

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

Ridge Writers has announced the next “Read the Book, Meet the Author” event, David George on Thursday, April 7, 1:30 p.m. at Mac’s International Restaurant. Masks requested except while eating and drinking. Red Rock Books has the book in stock. Participants buy the book and read it in advance of the get-together. Sign up at […]

High Desert (In-Person): The Genre of You

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

 JONATHAN MABERRY’S “THE GENRE OF YOU”  Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times bestselling author, a five -time Bram Stoker Award-winner, 3-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, and comic book writer. His vampire apocalypse book series, V-WARS, was a Netflix original series. He writes in multiple genres including suspense, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, […]

Writers of Kern (In-Person): Writing Childhood

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

Featured Speaker: Deborah A. Lott | Writing Childhood 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, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Fee: $10 for members, $15 for guests. Both include buffet breakfast. Pay at […]

Central Coast (In Person): Gordo, a Steinbeck Country Comedy in 11 Tragic Chapters

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

Jaime Cortez Gordo, a Steinbeck Country Comedy in 11 Tragic Chapters Join us as Jaime Cortez reads and discusses selections from his short story collection, Gordo. Set in a migrant workers camp near Watsonville, California, in the 1970s, the stories, alternately tragic and comical, introduce readers to a cast of rambunctious kids, rebellious adolescents, and the […]

Berkeley (In-Person): Sustainable Storytelling: 4 Psychological Resilience Hacks For Your Characters—and Yourself

Joaquin Miller Ranger Station

Sustainable Storytelling: 4 Psychological Resilience Hacks For Your Characters—and Yourself Ranger Station (Joaquin Miller Park), United States, 94602 Sun 24th April 2022 Some of us write to process difficult times in our lives. Some of us write to help others out of difficulty. Some of us do the job of sending our characters to hell […]

East Sierra (In-Person): The Birth of a Book

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

RIDGE WRITERS PRESENT THE BIRTH OF A BOOK – MAY 5 Author 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 […]

Orange Co (In-Person): Writing Sucks, but to Have Written is the Best: Navigating the Long Road to Have Written

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

"Writing Sucks, but to Have Written is the Best: Navigating the Long Road to Have Written" Joe Donnelly The 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 […]

Napa (In-Person): Integrating Nature into your Writing

Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

Integrating Nature into your Writing $5 Fee for members, $7 for non-members. Students with ID – free. Napa Valley Writers will host David George, a UC-certified Master Gardener, published writer, and past president of the California Writers Club. Bring alive your fiction and creative non-fiction by including nature. From a brief mention of rain to […]