Betsy Fasbinder, award-winning author and host of a bimonthly podcast, will be speaking on Podcasts as Platform: Making the Most of the Newest, Hottest Medium. Podcasting is a huge opportunity for writers, whether as host, listener, or featured guest. Betsy reveals how to create your own podcast and how to be a sought-after guest on […]
March 4th Many Jackson Beverly Getting Your Book Published in the Modern World Mandy Jackson Beverly The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome author, teacher and podcast host, Mandy Jackson-Beverly, as the keynote speaker on Saturday, March 4 at 1:00 pm via Zoom, with a presentation titled […]
On Saturday, March 11 at noon, June Gillam, author of the popular Hillary Broom novel series will present “From Critique Groups to Sensitivity Readers: How to Get the Best Results." Dr. Gillam will describe alpha readers, beta readers, critique groups, and sensitivity readers. She will share how to find and recruit these people to join […]
March 11 Joe Donnelly "Writing Sucks But To Have Written Is Best" Joe Donnelly is an award-winning journalist, writer and editor. He is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of English and Journalism at Whittier College and the editor of Red Canary magazine. His newest collection is So Cal: Dispatches from the End of the World. His short […]
“Editing Your Manuscript” with Ericka McIntyre The Whys, Whats, and Hows In this talk, freelance editor and former Writer’s Digest Editor-in-Chief Ericka McIntyre will explain to authors what the different types of editing are, when and why you need each for your work, and how to find quality editors. She’ll also talk about the types […]
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 […]
April 1st Luzmaria Espinosa POETRY: A method of Reflection, Reconsideration, and Revision of Your Thoughts, Beliefs, and Actions Luzmaria Espinosa On Saturday, April 1st at 1:00 pm via Zoom, the San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club celebrates National Poetry Month by welcoming internationally-acclaimed, Ventura County Poet Laureate, Luzmaria Espinosa, ‘Luzma’, to read […]
Join the San Joaquin Valley Writers club on Saturday, April 8, at noon when Chelle Honiker, the publisher of Indie Author Magazine, presents on trends in indie publishing and how write nonfiction pieces. From Chelle’s biography on the Indie Author Magazine website: “Chelle brings over two decades of executive operations and leadership experience…. It's said […]
The Creative Side of Research — A Workshop with Amy Shea — 4/22/23 In The Creative Side of Research: The Anatomy of a Creative Essay, essayist and writing teacher Amy Shea shares the power of incorporating research into your narrative nonfiction, longform essay, and creative nonfiction. April 22, 2023, 10-12am on Zoom How does a […]
Women’s National Book Association— San Francisco Chapter celebrates its 20th anniversary of Pitch-O-Rama! Saturday, April 29, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. At Pitch-O-Rama, up to 100 writers can pitch to agents, book professionals, and publishers. Unlike other pitch events, this is organized by volunteers of WNBA-SF, so the registration fee is affordable. Since 2020, […]
Adam Plantinga Writing Realistic Police Procedures Adam Plantinga The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome police veteran and author Adam Plantinga as the keynote speaker on Saturday, May 6th at 1:00 pm via Zoom, with a presentation titled “Writing Realistic Police Procedures.” Working on a crime story and […]
John Byrne Barry, Author. “When Plots Collide. Create Suspenseful Page-Turners by Weaving Multiple Storylines.” https://johnbyrnebarry.com May 13 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Add to calendar DETAILS Date: May 13 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ORGANIZER San Joaquin Valley Writers Email: Sjvalletwriters@gmail.com View Organizer Website VENUE Zoom event
“Building Your Author Platform” with Jay Hartlove on May 21st, 2023 You’ve written and published your book. Congratulations! What tools should you use to not only reach your audience, but build a loyal fan base that can translate your efforts into SALES? Come discuss the important business practices of advertising, web sites, email newsletters, social […]
Terry Wells-Brown, Author. “Gain Readers and Sell Books Using BookFunnel!” https://twellsbrown.com June 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Add to calendar DETAILS Date: June 10 Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ORGANIZER San Joaquin Valley Writers Email: Sjvalletwriters@gmail.com View Organizer Website VENUE Zoom event
Jane K. Cleland "Revising Your Own Work" If you write, you know the process takes time. Even though you may feel like you're finished when you've completed your manu script.you've only just begun. Now you have to start revisions. This means "polishing the story, adding complexity to the charac- ters, and burnishing the prose," Jane […]
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 […]