Sandra Tayler, February 19, 2022, Structuring Your Life to Support Creativity Note: This meeting will be on Zoom only due to an increase in the transmission rate of Covid-19 (omicron). See below for Reservation & Payment details* Sandra Tayler will present “Structuring Your Life to Support Creativity” at the Tri-Valley Writers February 19, 2022 meeting. Life […]
Agent 101: How to Land the Agent of your Dreams with Amy Collins Why do some authors get an agent and others do not? Why do some manuscripts and pitches garner huge advances and a juicy publishing contract and others just languish? It is possible to create a successful career as an author, but there […]
Author Event NO NEED FOR WMC MEMBERS TO REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM EVENT The link to enter the meeting will be sent via email on Feb. 13th and again on Feb. 20th. The public is welcome to send an email to WritersMendocinoCoast@Gmail.com to request the Zoom link. At the close of the presentation, the Zoom session will […]
Register here to attend meeting via Zoom This meeting will be available both in-person and Zoom. Click to register and a link will be sent to your email. Chery Anderson Click here to register for Zoom meeting
Topic: Using Emotional Wounds and GMC to Create Compelling Stories Want to create a compelling story with high conflict, tension, emotion? This workshop is an in-depth look at plotting your story, taking you step-by-step by starting with your characters’ emotional wounds to power their external and internal goals, motivations, and conflicts. Participants will learn how […]
Saturday, February 26, 2022 Sheri L. McGathy: Book Cover Design Join us as Sheri McGathy speaks on the importance of book cover design. Her presentation will include many aspects of book cover design including: Purpose of a Book Cover, Importance of a Book Cover, Book Covers for E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, And Audio, Genre Expectations and […]
The February Speaker on February 26 is Paul Davis who will speak on “A Writer’s Guide to Doing Historical Research.” The details are below. If you are not a FAW member and wish to attend our meetings (our Zoom meetings are free) send email to Scott Davidson by clicking the link to get an invitation. […]
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 […]
"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 […]
NOTICE: For our next monthly meeting on March 5th, we are excited to announce that we will return to our hybrid meeting setup, meeting in-person at the Nipomo Library as well as Zoom. Please join us in person if you can at the Nipomo Library; we'd love to see you! We have switched to an […]
March 5th - Jonathan Maberry The Genre of You The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome bestselling author Jonathan Maberry as the keynote speaker on Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 pm via Zoom, with a presentation titled “The Genre of You.” If you also enjoy writing in multiple genres […]
Writing the Truth Napa Valley Writers will host Gil Gross, an award-winning radio journalist who has reported the news to millions of Americans and interviewed pop culture icons and heads-of-state alike. When you write nonfiction, whether it is political or just what the posies in the backyard look like, you have to tell a story. It’s […]
CWC Mt. Diablo Presents March WORKSHOP – In-Person and Online* In person meeting includes lunch. For online attendees—the Zoom link will be sent to you after you complete the registration process. March 12, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. In-person check in time is 8:30 a.m. Writing Character featuring Constance Hale SCROLL DOWN TO […]
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 […]
Author newsletters are valuable book-marketing tools. They spread the word about an author's current and upcoming books and provide an easy way for readers to click through and buy your novels. On March 12, author and media wizard Terry Wells-Brown will present on developing and maintaining newsletters for authors. Terry will cover how to build […]
Henry Neff — author and illustrator "Villains Stir the Plot" His first series, “The Tapestry,” is a five-volume fantasy epic that follows the life and adventures of Max McDaniels. Published by Random House, its books have been translated into nineteen languages and were finalists for the Texas Bluebonnet, Missouri Truman Award, and Northern California […]
The Magic of Fantasy with Eric Witchey Prior to the mid-twentieth century, fantasy had been viewed as the domain of children, not adults. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings forever transformed public perception. For the first time, fantasy could be considered serious literature, its masterworks on par with the classics of any other genre. […]
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: 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 […]
March Meeting Live & Online Saturday, March 19th, 10 am – 12 pm Registration for this meeting is required (use button below). Redwood City Yacht Club, 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA 94063 10:00 AM – Mingle in breakout rooms with fellow writers Breakout rooms open at 10… join when you want. 10:30 AM – Club business 11:00 AM – […]
Monthly Meeting, March 19 – Taking a Journey Together Story Arcs and Your Readers Free Monthly Meeting, 1-hour Zoom presentation (includes Q&A) Saturday, March 19, 2022 Presentation 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sign-in and social time 12:30-1:00 with Loni Longshore Novelist and Editor You can enhance the emotional journey your readers make when you […]
Improve Your Storytelling with Playwriting Techniques with Diana Pho Hugo Award-winning editor and playwright Diana M. Pho presents craft techniques that combine the stage and the page! She'll talk about how theater and playwriting have impacted her editorial skills and can apply to your manuscript. The presentation will cover plotting, pacing, character development, and more […]