CHRISTOPHER VOGLER The High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) will host a free presentation on “The Hero’s Journey” with famed author Christopher Vogler on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm via Zoom. The public is invited to attend at no charge. Most writers have heard of the hero’s journey, and perhaps […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 24, 2:00 pm, Napa Valley Writers Presents: CWC - Napa Valley Writers invites you to a very special event: acclaimed author, actor, and narrator Peter Coyote in conversation with Kymberlie Ingalls. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CbkhYdCVT7G3lkvuLtmTcg After years as an award-winning actor and narrator, Peter Coyote has recently shifted his focus back to writing. Tongue of a Crow, published in 2021, […]
The Bay Area Book Fest is coming May 7 – 8. Find out more about it here.
Welcome to the 2022 SONOMA COUNTY WRITERS CONFERENCE Hosted by Redwood Writers, Join your fellow writers along your path to publishing success at the 11th Redwood Writers conference. Explore all the many conference offerings to help you plan your day at the 2022 Conference. Visit www.redwoodwriters.org 2022 Conference Schedule: 8 - 8:40 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:40 - 9 a.m. Welcome, Announcements & […]
Crafting a Strong Story Premise Wednesday, January 11 2-4 p.m. on Zoom CWC-Sac member C. S .Lakin is teaching an intensive workshop online (Zoom) on January 11, 2-4 p.m. on crafting a strong story premise. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn what a premise is, how to write a dynamic one-sentence story concept, and come up […]
Workshop with Suzanne Lakin, Novelist & Writing Coach, January 21, 2023 December 18, 2022 Suzanne Lakin will present a special three-hour workshop on “Emotional Mastery for Fiction Writers” at the Tri-Valley Writers January 21, 2023 meeting. The emotional landscape of fiction is the greatest challenge for writers, yet it is perhaps the most important element […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club Presents a FREE special Act 2 Zoom Meeting Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6pm to 7:00pm "Quick, say something! How to pitch your work to agents and others by the organizers of Pitch-o-Rama 2023” Limited admission for up to 50 The WNBA-San Francisco Chapter […]
May Honors Dinner – Members and Guests Only It’s time to ramp up for our May Honors Dinner. Unlike our “teaching” meetings, this meeting is a dinner, a social opportunity, and a time to honor those who have met certain goals. Peggy Connelly Scholarship Presentation Robert C. Hargreaves Achievement Award Writers of Kern Active Member […]
CWC Annual Showcase LIVE @ CLIOS BOOKS June 17, 2023 This June, we’re doubly excited to be doing a LIVE author showcase this year, and to be doing it at a soon-to-launch bookstore in the heart of Oakland! This annual event gives us the opportunity to celebrate our members who have published books in the […]
ZOOM MEETINGS - ACT II LUCIANNE DIVER, LITERARY AGENT JUNE 27, 2023 AT 6 PM (TUESDAY) ZOOM MEETING What are agents looking for? How can an agent help writers? What is required to become an agent? Best general advice an agent would give to writers today. If one does not have an agent, what things […]