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  • Inland Empire (In-Person): Researching for Plot Development and Historical Setting

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

    Saturday, May 27, 2023 Jan Herrman – The Last Cowboy Jan Herrman will share his interest in the characters, places and events of what we think of as the Old West. He will to do so by reading some excerpts from The Last Cowboy and explaining the research that led to the plot development and […]

  • East Sierra (In-Person): Double the Talent, Double Exposures

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

    DOUBLE THE TALENT, DOUBLE EXPOSURES JUNE 1  Ridge Writers president Daniel Stallings will interview Mark Pahuta and Liz Babcock about High Desert Double Exposure: A Photographic Retrospective of Ridgecrest and Its Neighbors for our Thursday, June 1, general meeting that starts at 6:30 p.m. at Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 W. Las Flores. Public welcome. No charge for […]

  • Orange Co (In-Person): Applying Trader Joe’s Tactics to the Business of Writing

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

    June 03, 2023 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - 11:00am Guest Speaker Speaker Patty Civalleri Topic "Applying Trader Joe’s Tactics to the Business of Writing” Writer Patty Civalleri was selected and hired to tell the story of how Trader Joe’s became one of the greatest successes in independent grocer history. Founder Joe Coulombe developed innovative […]

  • Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): ChatGPT, the Author?

    Nipomo Library 918 West Tefft Street,, Nipomo, CA, United States

    Our next meeting is Saturday, June 3, 2023, in person at the Nipomo Library and via Zoom, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  June Presenter – Brian Schwartz Topic – ChatGPT, the Author? How AI (Artificial Intelligence) is Transforming the Publishing Industry and What it Means to Authors Brian Schwartz is the director of the […]

  • San Fernando Valley (Hybrid): Writing for Video Games and New Technologies

    MPFT Saban Center Woodland Hills, CA, United States

    June 3rd Ross Berger Writing for Video Games and New Technologies Ross Berger Picture courtesy of Yfat Yossifor The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome author and screenwriter Ross Berger as the keynote speaker on Saturday, June 3rd at 1:00 pm for our first HYBRID meeting (in-person and […]

  • Mt. Diablo (In-Person): The Five Bios Every Author Needs

    Zio Fraedo's Restaurant 611 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA, United States

    The Five Bios Every Author Needs June 10th, 2023 at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Joey Garcia is an editor and author platform coach. She helps writers get known while they’re writing a book, so when it’s published, there’s an audience waiting to read it. Joey’s clients have been interviewed by, or have bylines in, […]

  • San Joaquin (Zoom): Gain Readers and Sell Books Using BookFunnel!

    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

  • Long Beach (In-Person): Adventures in Independent Children’s Book Publishing

    Los Altos United Methodist Church 5950 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA, United States

    Sheri Fink Adventures in Independent Children's Book Publishing Sheri Fink is the successful author and publisher of fourteen children's books. She will share her experience and insights about both the children's book market and what she has learned about independent publishing--with valuable information for writers of all genres. OUR NEW PERMANENT MEETING LOCATION! Free meetings take place […]

  • South Bay (In-Person): Creative Book Launches that Draw an Audience

    Triton Museum 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    June 12th at 6:30PM : “Creative Book Launches that Draw an Audience,” with Isidra Mencos May 26, 2023 | Speaker, Writing What if you held a book launch and nobody came? It has happened quite often, even to authors who are now household names. Margaret Atwood drily recounts, “I did a signing to which nobody […]

  • Napa (In-Person): The What and the How

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    June Meeting  Paul Madonna The What and the How Napa Valley Writers will feature Paul Madonna, an award-winning artist and best-selling author known for his unique blend of drawing and storytelling that has been heralded as an “all new art form.” Paul is the creator of the enigmatic art series All Over Coffee, which ran in the […]

  • Writers of Kern (In-Person): Do the Twist: How to Create a Great Ending

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

    June Featured Speaker – Mike Apodaca June 7, 2023 By Sandy Moffett Leave a Comment Workshop Title: DO THE TWIST: HOW TO CREATE A GREAT ENDING Learn how to organize a story where the reader gets that mind-shifting realization at the end that the solution to everything was right in front of them, but they […]

  • SF Peninsule (In-Person): Small Publishing in a Big Universe

    Sequoia Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA, United States

    Small Publishing in a Big Universe Saturday, June 17, 2023 10 am - 12 pm Between traditional publishing and self-publishing there is small publishing. We discuss the place that independent publishers play in the publishing ecosystem, comparing and contrasting the submissions processes, benefits, and challenges authors might encounter as they follow each publishing path. Steven […]

  • Sacramento (In-Person): Tell Me Why: Creating Realistic & Believable Motivation For (All) Your Characters

    Cattlemens 12409 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

    TELL ME WHY: CREATING REALISTIC & BELIEVABLE MOTIVATION FOR (ALL) YOUR CHARACTERS Featured speaker:  Anna J. Stewart, USA Today Bestselling Romance Novelist What you will learn: What is motivation and how does it apply to character. Why motivation is important to your characters and your story as a whole. Film and TV examples of strong (and not […]

  • Redwood (In-Person): The Card Deck Connection: How a card deck connects to business, client and revenue growth

    Finley Communiy Center 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, United States

    June 17, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. ROSIE BATTISTA The Card Deck Connection: How a card deck connects to business, client and revenue growth About the presentation: DOWNLOAD HANDOUT In this presentation, Rosie Battista will show you: what a card deck is why you would want one to go along with your book how a […]

  • Tri-Valley (In-Person): Storytelling: An Interactive Workshop for Authors

    Las Positas College 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA, United States

    Kate Farrell, Author and Storyteller, June 17, 2023 May 17, 2023 Kate Farrell will present “Storytelling: An Interactive Workshop for Authors” at the Tri-Valley Writers June 17, 2023 meeting. Take your storytelling from the page to the spoken word and enliven your talks, enhance your events, and create a shared experience with your listeners. The […]

  • Berkeley (In-Person): CWC Annual Showcase LIVE

    Clio's Books 353 Grand Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Mendocino (In-Person): Spotlight On Short Fiction

    Mendocino Community Center 998 School St., Mendocino, CA, United States

    Sunday, June 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Mendocino Community Center, activities room, 998 School St. Spotlight On Short Fiction Each year, WMC highlights a genre and features three outstanding members practicing it.  This year, the genre is  SHORT FICTION, and our writers are Earlene Gleisner, Steve Sapontzis , and Philip Zwerling. They will be interviewed by Rob Hawthorn. […]

  • Central Coast (In-Person): In A Flash: The Art and Craft of the Short, Short Story

    Center for Spiritual Awareness 522 Central Ave., Pacific Grove

    June 20, 2023 Andrea Firth In A Flash: The Art and Craft of the Short, Short Story In this presentation, learn what flash fiction (and flash nonfiction) writing is and isn’t, how it breaks the rules, and why and how flash shorts are “hot” from the first sentence. Discover the keys to the flash form--urgency, conflict, […]

  • Inland Empire (In-Person): Becoming a writer with Randy Jurado Ertll

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

    What to Expect at Our Next Meeting Saturday, June 24, 2023 – Randy Jurado Ertll Randy Jurado Ertll will speak about his journey of becoming a writer, experience in finding a reputable book publisher, and the struggles/sacrifices of being an author. Randy Jurado Ertll is an award winning published author, credentialed teacher, and newspaper columnist. […]

  • Fremont (Zoom): Revising Your Own Work

    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 […]