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SUMMARY:Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): ChatGPT\, the Author?
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting is Saturday\, June 3\, 2023\, in person at the Nipomo Library and via Zoom\, from\n10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  \nJune Presenter – Brian Schwartz \nTopic – ChatGPT\, the Author? \nHow AI (Artificial Intelligence) is Transforming the Publishing Industry and What it Means to Authors \nBrian Schwartz is the director of the 2023 Central Coast Writers’ Conference being held at Cuesta College on 10/14/23.\nHaving just returned from the San Francisco Writers’ Conference\, where ChatGPT was the dominant topic in the hallways (as well as one very popular panel)\, Brian will give us a recap of what he learned as well as how other authors are using this ‘scary yet amazing’ technology. \nDescription: Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, the next big disruptive technology\, is already here. With the fastest-growing signup in history\, ChatGPT is putting this tool into the hands of millions. Few professions will be more impacted than writers. \nMany who are already embracing ChatGPT are in the business of content creation: writers\, ghostwriters\, copywriters\, technical writers\, illustrators\, narrators\, translators\, marketers\, and editors. \nAI is allowing freelance writers to cut their research time in half. AI can create reviews\, change a character’s point-of-view\, generate product descriptions\, translate accurately\, narrate\, and identify similar work. The possibilities are limitless\, and some are predicting ChatGPT will overcome Google as the #1 search engine very soon. \nWill AI create better content than humans? Will the day come when the bestseller lists are dominated by books generated largely by AI?  Are listeners ready for AI-generated songs and AI-spoke books? \nJoin us for a thought-provoking discussion on ChatGPT and all the iterations of ‘AI-generated content. \nOur in-person monthly meetings are open to the public and held at the:\nNipomo Library\, Community Room\, 918 West Tefft Street\, Nipomo\, CA\nDirections: From 101 northbound or southbound\, take the Tefft Street exit.\nProceed west for .9 miles. At Orchard\, turn right into the library parking lot.\nDate/times: Saturday mornings (the first Saturday of each month unless a holiday weekend)\n10:00 AM- 10:30 Check-in and Networking\n10:30-10:45 CWC Announcements\n10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Featured Presentation\n12:15 – 12:45: Q&A\, Book Signing if applicable\nRefreshments are provided; admission is free.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/coastal-dunes-ihybrid/
LOCATION:Nipomo Library\, 918 West Tefft Street\,\, Nipomo\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:San Fernando Valley (Hybrid): Writing for Video Games and New Technologies
DESCRIPTION:June 3rd\n\n\nRoss Berger\n\n\nWriting for Video Games and New Technologies\n\n\n\nRoss Berger\nPicture courtesy of Yfat Yossifor\n\n\n\nThe 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 Zoom)\, with a presentation titled “Writing for Video Games and New Technologies.” \n\n\nThese days there are many writing revenue streams but how do you find your way into a market that you know little or nothing about? Next month\, expert Ross Berger will be with us to discuss just how to get started in some of these new and exciting platforms. \n\n\nVideo games are a massive industry that offer countless ways to have fun. Creating the stories for video games\, however\, is no small task. It requires some common denominators from other media (like TV and film)\, but there are other skills — and other ways of looking at story — that are native to the industry itself. This talk will dive into the basics of writing for games and show how this medium differs from others and why it is a force to be reckoned with. \n\n\nRoss Berger is a writer\, narrative designer\, and adjunct professor based in Los Angeles. He is the author of Dramatic Storytelling & Narrative Design: A Writer’s Guide to Video Games & Transmedia (CRC Press\, 2020)\, a “how to” for fledgling game writers and screenwriters\, and is the editor/contributor of Storytelling for New Technologies & Platforms: A Writer’s Guide to Theme Parks\, Virtual Reality\, Board Games\, Virtual Assistants\, and More (CRC Press\, 2022). \nHis screenwriting credits include: Law & Order and the Webby-Award winning LonelyGirl15. He also served as the supervising producer for the social media/television gaming experience The Runner. Ross has also worked extensively in virtual reality as a writer for the Oculus Rift launch title Farlands and the award-winning thriller Eclipse: Edge of Light for the Google Daydream\, Oculus Go\, and Nintendo Switch. As a senior/lead narrative designer in the video game industry\, he has written AAA games for EA Sports (NBA Live franchise) and XBox\, where he served as the co-showrunner for an interactive TV/video game prototype that set the foundation for Quantum Break. \nRoss is also the author of short stories including “Football with Leatherman” (2020) and “Evie A.I.” (2021)\, both published by TulipTree Publishing. A graduate of Brandeis (BA\, Philosophy) and Columbia (MFA\, Playwriting) universities\, Ross is a member of the Writers Guild of America and the Television Academy and is currently an adjunct assistant professor at University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts\, where he teaches a course on game writing. \n\n\nThis lecture promises to be fun and informative\, looking at story writing in a new way\, plus refreshments will be served! Hope to see you there\, IN PERSON! \n\n\nThis meeting will be HYBRID (IN-PERSON and ZOOM) at the MPTF Saban Center for Health and Wellness in Woodland Hills and is free to CWC members and MPTF residents. All members of the CWC-SFV will receive a Zoom invitation to register for this presentation if they would prefer to attend online.  \n\n\nMembers of other CWC branches and MPTF residents attending via Zoom should contact Zoom host\, Anat Wenick\, by noon on June 2nd at SFV.CWC@gmail.com for an invitation to register.   \n\n\nGuests attending the meeting may pay $10 at the door or\, if joining by Zoom\, may purchase admission at www.cwc-sfv.org by noon on June 2nd. After purchasing admission\, guests will receive a Zoom invitation.  We regret we cannot accommodate late Zoom requests. \n\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\nGuest Payment Via Zelle: sfv.cwc@gmail.com
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/san-fernando-valley-hybrid-writing-for-video-games-and-new-technologies/
LOCATION:MPFT Saban Center\, Woodland Hills\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Mt. Diablo (In-Person): The Five Bios Every Author Needs
DESCRIPTION:The Five Bios Every Author Needs\nJune 10th\, 2023 at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nJoey 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\, The Wall Street Journal\, Smithsonian magazine\, Ms. magazine\, CNN\, and The Tamron Hall Show\, among others. \nJoey is the indie author of When Your Heart Breaks\, It’s Opening to Love and has been a featured Relationship Expert in HuffPost\, USA Today\, Deutsche Welle\, KVIE public television\, Global Woman TV Sweden\, Australia’s Ticker News and Slate’s Dear Prudence podcast. In 2017\, Joey established the first-ever literary fellowship in Belize\, her birthplace. She partners with literary agents to co-lead an annual retreat in Belize for writers from all over the world. www.joeygarcia.com \n\n\n\n\nStart your New Author’s Platform\nWhat we will Learn:  \n\nThe differences between bios that create opportunities and those that create obstacles\nThe value of including a media market in your bio\nWhat agents and media outlets consider red flags in an author’s bio\nBook sales (without sounding pushy)\n\nSchedule:\n\n10:30 Check-in\n11:15 Writers Table\n12:00 Buffet Lunch\n1:00 Featured Speaker\n\nMeeting Fees:\n\nMembers $25.00\nGuests $30.00\n\n*Member price increases to $30.00 at noon on June 7th
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/mt-diablo-in-person-the-five-bios-every-author-needs/
LOCATION:Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant\, 611 Gregory Ln\, Pleasant Hill\, CA\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:San Joaquin (Zoom): Gain Readers and Sell Books Using BookFunnel!
DESCRIPTION:Terry Wells-Brown\, Author. “Gain Readers and Sell Books Using BookFunnel!” https://twellsbrown.com\n\nJune 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n\n\nDETAILS\n\nDate:\nJune 10 \nTime:\n\n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nORGANIZER\n\nSan Joaquin Valley Writers\nEmail:\nSjvalletwriters@gmail.com\nView Organizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE\n\nZoom event
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/san-joaquin-zoom-gain-readers-and-sell-books-using-bookfunnel/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Long Beach (In-Person): Adventures in Independent Children's Book Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Sheri Fink \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdventures in Independent Children’s Book Publishing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheri 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOUR NEW PERMANENT MEETING LOCATION! \n\nFree meetings take place at Los Altos United Methodist Church\n5950 E. Willow St. (at Woodruff).\nCheck in at the comunity room (Heritage Hall).\nNetworking starts at 2:30 pm. The speaker program takes place from 3:00-5:00 p.m.\n\n\nNo reservation needed. Contact info@calwriterslongbeach.org
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/long-beach-in-person-adventures-in-independent-childrens-book-publishing/
LOCATION:Los Altos United Methodist Church\, 5950 E. Willow St.\, Long Beach\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:South Bay (In-Person): Creative Book Launches that Draw an Audience
DESCRIPTION:June 12th at 6:30PM : “Creative Book Launches that Draw an Audience\,” with Isidra Mencos\nMay 26\, 2023 | Speaker\, Writing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat 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 came\, except a guy who wanted to buy some Scotch tape and thought I was the help.” Stephen King fondly reminisces\, “At my first SALEM’S LOT signing\, I had one customer\,” a child who asked him where he could find “some Nazi books.” \nBut a sparsely attended book launch is by no means inevitable. Many authors have mastered the art of drawing a sizable crowd. You can do it\, too. In our June 12th meeting\, Isidra Mencos will offer you a behind-the-scenes look at how other authors launched their books with creative flair\, resulting in notable success. She will present seven detailed case studies\, with precise content and marketing data\, that each demonstrate the efficacy of a unique approach to launching a book. \n\n  \nAbout: \n\nIsidra Mencos is the author of Promenade of Desire—A Barcelona Memoir. She holds a PhD in Spanish and Latin American Contemporary Literature from the University of California\, Berkeley\, where she taught Spanish language\, literature\, and creative writing. Her essays and articles have been published in Diálogo\, WIRED\, Chicago Quarterly Review\, Front Porch Journal\, The Penmen Review\, and Stirring Literary Journal\, among others. Her essay\, “My Books and I\,” was listed as Notable in The Best American Essays 2019. Originally from Spain\, Isidra lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. \n\n\n  \n\n\nWhen: Monday\,  June 12th at 6:30PM \nWhere: Triton Museum \n1505 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/south-bay-in-person-creative-book-launches-that-draw-an-audience/
LOCATION:Triton Museum\, 1505 Warburton Ave\, Santa Clara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Napa (In-Person): The What and the How
DESCRIPTION:June Meeting \nPaul Madonna\nThe What and the How\n \nNapa 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.” \nPaul is the creator of the enigmatic art series All Over Coffee\, which ran in the San Francisco Chronicle for twelve years\, the author of five entertaining and sharply plotted mystery novels books\, including the Emit Hopper Mystery Series. His book\, Everything Is Its Own Reward\, won the 2011 NCBA Award for best book. \nPaul’s work ranges from novels to cartoons to large-scale public murals and can be found internationally in print as well as in galleries and museums\, including the Oakland Museum of California\, the William Blake Association in France\, and the San Francisco International Airport. The Commissions\, a mystery set in San Francisco\, will be available September 2023. \n 
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/napa-in-person-the-what-and-the-how/
LOCATION:Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists\, 1625 Salvador Ave\, Napa\, CA
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Writers of Kern (In-Person): Do the Twist: How to Create a Great Ending
DESCRIPTION:June Featured Speaker – Mike Apodaca\nJune 7\, 2023 By Sandy Moffett Leave a Comment \n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Title: DO THE TWIST: HOW TO CREATE A GREAT ENDING \nLearn 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 never even saw it. \nMike Apodaca – Bio \nMike Apodaca was born and raised in Southern California with his mother\, adopted father\, and three brothers. In college\, he felt there had to be an answer to the pain and suffering he saw in this world. He turned to his God where he found his answers and never turned back. He received a degree in preaching and\, later\, a masters in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He pastored a church for nine years and then moved to the High Desert where he helped start a church and then led a home church for a time. For the last seven years he‘s devoted himself to teaching high school boys about the faith. \nMike became a public-school teacher and molded the minds of over a thousand young people. Mike’s specialty was Gifted education. He taught classes at the state-wide CAG Conference and for UC Riverside. He also taught a class in teaching reading at Brandman University. \nAfter 30 years in education\, Mike took his retirement. He’s been working with his young grandchildren in the age of COVID. He’s currently the Vice President of the High Desert branch of the California Writer’s Club where he runs their Zoom meetings\, edits their newsletter\, and sits on various committees. Mike‘s written seven books\, four of which are self-published on Amazon. His stories have appeared in club anthologies and in The Literary Review. \nMike would tell you that his greatest treasure is his family: His loving wife\, Debi\, who’s shared their adventure for 38 years\, his two children\, and two grandchildren. \nMike can be reached at mrdaca.ma@gmail.com \n  \n\n\n\nWriters of Kern Monthly Meeting and Workshop Fee. Breakfast is included. \nMember  – 20 USDNonmember – 25 USD12345
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/writers-of-kern-in-person-do-the-twist-how-to-create-a-great-ending/
LOCATION:Hodel’s Country Dining\, 5917 Knudsen Drive\, Bakersfield\, CA\, 93308\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:SF Peninsule (In-Person): Small Publishing in a Big Universe
DESCRIPTION:Small Publishing in a Big Universe\nSaturday\,\nJune 17\, 2023\n10 am – 12 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetween 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven Radecki is the author of Building Baby Brother\, a small number of short fiction\, several technical papers\, and the nonfiction book\, Multimedia with QuickTime. Steven is also the co-founder of Paper Angel Press and its imprints\, Water Dragon Publishing and Unruly Voices\, and the executive producer of the Small Publishing in a Big Universe podcast. Steven is a member of the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association)’s Independent Authors Committee. He is a technical writer by trade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am – Club business\nand mingle with fellow writers\n11:00 am — Speaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in person at the \nSequoia Yacht Club\, 441 Seaport Ct.\,\nRedwood City\, CA 94063 \nPlease bring a mask.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/sf-peninsule-in-person-small-publishing-in-a-big-universe/
LOCATION:Sequoia Yacht Club\, 441 Seaport Ct.\, Redwood City\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Sacramento (In-Person): Tell Me Why: Creating Realistic & Believable Motivation For (All) Your Characters
DESCRIPTION:TELL ME WHY: CREATING REALISTIC & BELIEVABLE MOTIVATION FOR (ALL) YOUR CHARACTERS\nFeatured speaker:  Anna J. Stewart\, USA Today Bestselling Romance Novelist\nWhat you will learn:\n\nWhat is motivation and how does it apply to character.\nWhy motivation is important to your characters and your story as a whole.\nFilm and TV examples of strong (and not so strong) character motivation.\nThe difference in creating motivation for villains versus heroes.\nMotivation examined in relation to goals and conflict.\n\nNetworking & Coffee: 11:30 am. \nBook display – Bring a copy of your book to display and SELL! \nBook giveaway – Bring a used book you think others might enjoy. \nMeal: Plated\, with vegetarian option \nMeeting cost: $32\, advance purchase; walk-in\, $37. Required of all attendees\, receipt available which can be tax deductible.\nSadly\, our prices have gone up to cover bank charges. \nPurchase Tickets \nNative Californian Anna J Stewart is the author of more than 50 romance novels and novellas. Currently under contract with Harlequin and ArcManor\, she writes sweet to spicy happily ever afters across the romance genre. A former Holt Medallion winner\, a Daphne\, and National Readers’ Choice finalist\, she’s also been lucky enough to have one of her books optioned for a TV movie. \nSpecial post-meeting club fundraiser: “Public Speaking Tips for Writers\,” by member Linda Champion\, Toastmasters District Champion\, Speech Evaluation\, a 30-minutes verbal presentation\, written tips\, and plenty of time for questions! (Attendees who stay to hear Linda are invited to give a donation to the club!) \nPurchase Tickets \n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/sacramento-in-person-tell-me-why-creating-realistic-believable-motivation-for-all-your-characters/
LOCATION:Cattlemens\, 12409 Folsom Blvd\, Rancho Cordova\, CA\, 95742\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Redwood (In-Person): The Card Deck Connection: How a card deck connects to business\, client and revenue growth
DESCRIPTION:June 17\, 2023\n1 – 2:30 p.m.\nROSIE BATTISTA\nThe Card Deck Connection: How a card deck connects to business\, client and revenue growth\nAbout the presentation: \nDOWNLOAD HANDOUT \nIn this presentation\, Rosie Battista will show you: \n\nwhat a card deck is\nwhy you would want one to go along with your book\nhow a card deck is the perfect combo to your book – the jelly (your card deck) to your peanut butter (your book)\nthe 3 questions every card deck creator must ask\nten ways you can use a card deck to grow your business\, community and bank account.\n\n \nAbout Rosie Battista: \nRosie helps heart-centered authors & coaches envision & execute beautiful distinguished card decks that express their message\, teach their knowledge\, and enhance their clients transformational journey. \nHer card deck creation experience helps participants gain the confidence to show up as the woman they were intended to be. They embrace their unique area of expertise\, understand their value and use their God-given voice and Card Deck as a transformational tool to help others. \nWith over 15 years of helping entrepreneurs create products\, Rosie has seen that a Card Deck is the gift that keeps on giving for your business\, your clients and your own personal growth. \nLearn more about Rosie at rosiebattista.com. \nMeeting Agenda and Logistics \nCypress Room\, Finley Center \n\nMeeting starts at 1 p.m.\nSpeaker presentation\nBoard and Chair announcements\nMember announcements\nAdjourn at 2:30 p.m.\n\nThis is an in-person meeting. The meeting will be recorded and made available to registrants. \nAdmission: $5 CWC members\, $10 non-members \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/redwood-in-person-the-card-deck-connection-how-a-card-deck-connects-to-business-client-and-revenue-growth/
LOCATION:Finley Communiy Center\, 2060 W. College Ave.\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Tri-Valley (In-Person): Storytelling: An Interactive Workshop for Authors
DESCRIPTION:Kate Farrell\, Author and Storyteller\, June 17\, 2023\nMay 17\, 2023\n\nKate 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 power of story immediately engages audiences through simple\, traditional techniques. \n\nRead More »\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on the third Saturday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at Tri-Valley Writers’ newmeeting location: Las Positas College\, in Room 2470.  (Directions:  From Campus Hill Dr. in Livermore\, park in Lot E and enter Building 2400)   Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. There is a two-step RSVP & Payment process: \n\nEmail RSVP is REQUIRED at treasurer@trivalleywriters.org by the Thursday before the meeting\nPayment is REQUIRED (details appear when you click button\, below)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nAttendance Fees\nCWC adult members\, $10; nonmembers\, $12. CWC student members (ages 14-22)\, $5; student nonmembers\, $8 \nConsent to be recorded\nBy registering for this meeting\, you acknowledge that the meeting may be recorded. Your consent to be recorded is implied in your registration. See meeting information for full details.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/tri-valley-in-person-storytelling-an-interactive-workshop-for-authors/
LOCATION:Las Positas College\, 3000 Campus Hill Dr.\, Livermore\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Berkeley (In-Person): CWC Annual Showcase LIVE
DESCRIPTION:CWC Annual Showcase LIVE @ CLIOS BOOKS June 17\, 2023\n\n\nThis 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 past 2 years. We all work hard to get our writing out in the world and having a new book is a tremendous accomplishment!  \nThe Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club is proud to recognize and celebrate its eleven members who have published new books in 2022 & 2023. Congratulations to: \n\nBeth Barany\, Red Running Deep (Firewolf Books\, 2022)\nKristen Caven\, The Winning Family: Where No One Has to Lose (Uplift Press\, 2022)\nPaul Corman-Roberts\, The Sincere (Libran Apocalypse Press\, 2022)\nGary Durbin\, Sentient (Spark Press\, 2022)\nJasper Ezekiel\, Good\, Clean Mania: Collected Poems 2020-2022 (Draft2Digital\, 2023)\nKeith Mark Gaboury\, The Boy Born With A Pinhole Heart (Finishing Line Press\, 2022)\nLin Gentry\, Episodes in a Cultural Revolution (Fulton Books\, 2022)\nJay Hartlove\, The Insane God (Water Dragon Publishing\, 2022)\nJessi Honard\, Unrelenting (Not a Pipe Publishing\, 2022)\nLily Iona MacKenzie\, California Dreaming (Shanti Arts Press\, 2023)\nA. L. Kucherenko\, Knight’s Pawn (Cuidono Press\, 2022)\nTerry Tierney\, The Bridge on Beer River (Unsolicited Press\, 2023)\n\nClub members will also be reading from Francine Thomas Howard’s 2022 release\, Scattered Seed (Lake Union Publishing). Francine\, a longtime member and guiding light\, passed away this January. \nThe event will be co-hosted by Clio’s Books\, a new bookstore that will be opening in September near Oakland’s Lake Merritt. Clio’s values the history of ideas and will feature a reading room\, literary events\, and a café. \nThe California Writers Club (www.calwriters.org) is a thriving association of emerging and professional writers\, with 20+ branches across the state. Each branch features monthly speakers on the art\, craft\, and business of writing in all genres\, for all ages and abilities. The Club was formed in 1909 by Bay Area writers who had gathered for decades in Joaquin Miller Park. They were instrumental in building the WPA Woodminster Cascade\, which is home to the California Writers Memorial Grove. \n\nCWC BB Author Showcase \nClio’s Books (opens in September; this is a special sneak peek event!) \n353 Grand Avenue \nSaturday\, June 17th 2023 \n5-7pm \nDoors open 4pm \nFree to the public – Get your tickets NOW – limit is 60 guests \nZoom tickets – Register here \nSay You’re Coming on Facebook!
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/berkeley-in-person-cwc-annual-showcase-live/
LOCATION:Clio’s Books\, 353 Grand Avenue\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Mendocino (In-Person): Spotlight On Short Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 18\, 2:30-3:30 p.m.\nMendocino Community Center\, activities room\, 998 School St. \nSpotlight On Short Fiction \nEach 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nEarlene Gleisner\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSteve Sapontzis\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPhilip Zwerling
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/mendocino-in-person-spotlight-on-short-fiction/
LOCATION:Mendocino Community Center\, 998 School St.\, Mendocino\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Central Coast (In-Person): In A Flash: The Art and Craft of the Short\, Short Story
DESCRIPTION:June 20\, 2023\nAndrea Firth\nIn A Flash: The Art and Craft of the Short\, Short Story \nIn 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\, and a twist–and debunk myths about flash\, such as it’s easier to write and readers have short attention spans. You’ll also learn how to approach writing and revising flash to leave only what’s most essential on the page. \nAndrea A. Firth is a writer\, journalist\, editor\, and educator living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an Editor at Brevity Blog and the co-founder of Diablo Writers’ Workshop where she teaches and provides editorial consulting. Andrea was a finalist for The Missouri Review‘s 2021 Perkoff Prize in nonfiction\, and her essays are published in Dorothy Parkers’ Ashes\, The Coachella Review\, Motherwell\, Please See Me and elsewhere. Read her work at her website and find her on Instagram.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/central-coast-in-person-in-a-flash-the-art-and-craft-of-the-short-short-story/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Awareness\, 522 Central Ave.\, Pacific Grove
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Inland Empire (In-Person): Becoming a writer with Randy Jurado Ertll
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect at Our Next Meeting\nSaturday\, June 24\, 2023 – Randy Jurado Ertll\nRandy 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. \nRandy Jurado Ertll is an award winning published author\, credentialed teacher\, and newspaper columnist. He has also served as executive director for well-established\, prominent\, non-profit organizations. \nErtll served as a communications director for a Congressional member (Hilda Solis) on Capitol Hill in Washington\, D.C. He has published numerous opinion columns in newspapers and magazines such as the Los Angeles Times\, USA Today\, La Opinión\, Daily News\, La Prensa Grafica\, San Diego Union-Tribune\, Orange County Register\, Sacramento Bee\, Chicago Tribune\, Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, Houston Chronicle\, The Progressive and The American Interest magazines. He has been interviewed by networks such as NPR\, CNN\, PBS\, Univisión\, and Telemundo. He is an alumnus of Occidental College where he obtained the prestigious 2015 Alumni Seal Award for Service to the Community and obtained his master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University. He has published the following books: Hope in Times of Darkness: A Salvadoran American Experience\, Esperanza en Tiempos de Oscuridad: La Experiencia de un Salvadoreño Americano\, The Life of an Activist: In the Frontlines 24/7\, The Lives and Times of El Cipitío\, La Vida Y Los Tiempos Del Cipitío\, In The Struggle: Chronicles\, The Adventures of El Cipitío: Las aventuras del Cipitio\, La Siguanaba and the Magical Loroco\, La Siguanaba y el Loroco Magico\, Race Wars: El Cadejo\, El Cadejo: Entre El Bien y el Mal. Please visit his web site at WWW.RANDYJURADOERTLL.COM.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/inland-empire-in-person-becoming-a-writer-with-randy-jurado-ertll/
LOCATION:Ovitt Family Community Library\, 215 E. C Street\, Ontario\, CA\, 91764\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:Fremont (Zoom): Revising Your Own Work
DESCRIPTION:Jane K. Cleland\n“Revising Your Own Work”\nIf you write\, you know the process takes time. Even though you\nmay feel like you’re finished when you’ve completed your manu\nscript.you’ve only just begun. Now you have to start revisions.\nThis means “polishing the story\, adding complexity to the charac-\nters\, and burnishing the prose\,” Jane Cleland explains. “This is\nwhen you take your manuscript from draft to submission-ready.\nJoin FAW\, a branch of the California Writers Club\, on Saturday\,\nJune 24\, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm for “Revising Your Own Work”.\nThe presentation\, by award-winning author Jane K. Cleland\, should\nnot be missed. It’s FREE and open to everyone\, whether you’re pub-\nlished\, have just finished your first manuscript\, or have an idea you’d\nlike to put down on paper. Writers must revise; Jane can help!\nlane Cleland is the author of the 14-book Josie Prescott Anti-\nques Mystery series\, has won Agatha Awards for her how-to\nbooks on writing\, and writes articles on writing craft for the\nWriter’s Digest Magazine. She teaches writing at the univer-\nsity level\, and offers FREE monthly webinars on writing craft.\nFor more about Jane K. Cleland go to: www.janecleland.com\nTo get your link to this event\, follow the instructions to the right.\nGo to cwc-fremontareawriters.org for more on FAW and to\ncalwriters.org for the California Writers Club.\nAttention Writers and Poets\nFAW Social Write-In\nSocial Write-In 2nd Sat. June 10th 2 to 3:30 PM on Zoom\nCONTACT: Scott Davidson at scottfrombayside@yahoo.com\nFAW Writers’ Salon\nWriters’ Salon 4t Mondav June 26th 7 to 9 PM on Zoom\nCONTACT: Tony Pino at up.dragonfly.com@gmail.com\nAward-Winning Author\nJane K. Cleland\nEveryone is Welcome!\nFAW General Mtg\nSat. June 24th 2 to 4 PM\nFREE Zoom Meeting by Invitation\nEmail scottfrombayside@yahoo.com\nto request a link for the meeting\nGuest speaker: Jane K. Cleland
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/fremont-zoom-revising-your-own-work/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Marin (In-Person): Tighten Your Writing with a Poetry Game
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tighten Your Writing with a Poetry Game\nMonday June 26 6:30-7:30PM\nLive/Limited seating Free for all Participants\nCo-presented by CWCM and Mill Valley Public Library \nRSVP here: Mill Valley Public Library Events/Poetry Writing Game \n \nAnyone who aspires to be a better writer knows the importance of thoughtful word choice and editing. The best writers exercise these muscles every day—but sometimes we forget how much fun writing can be\, especially when we do it with friends. Bring your pencil to this one-hour interactive poetry workshop cohosted by CWC Marin and the Mill Valley Public Library. The game is a riff on the Japanese linked verse game known as renga\, played by Japanese aristocrats a thousand years ago. In it\, each person composes a haiku\, then passes it to a neighbor\, who completes it with a 14-syllable couplet. This simple\, limited poetry form encourages participants to choose words and metaphors with care. Don’t worry\, you don’t have to be a great poet\, you just have to be ready to play with words. \nAbout the Speaker:\nJean has been a student of the Japanese language since she first went to Japan as an exchange student in the 1980s. She is currently writing a book about Japanese feminist poet Yosano Akiko (1878-1942). She has translated hundreds of Akiko’s poems and posted them online. Jean is a Board member of the California Writers Club of Marin and a member of the Marin Poetry Center\, the Tanka Society of America\, Left Coast Writers\, and the Japan Foundation.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/marin-in-person-tighten-your-writing-with-a-poetry-game/
LOCATION:Mill Valley Public Library
CATEGORIES:In Person
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SUMMARY:High Desert (Zoom): What are Agents Looking For? Act II
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM MEETINGS – ACT II\nLUCIANNE DIVER\, LITERARY AGENT\nJUNE 27\, 2023 AT 6 PM (TUESDAY)\nZOOM MEETING\n \nWhat 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 can he/she do to get representation? ​\n​\nLucienne Diver joined The Knight Agency in 2008\, after spending fifteen years at New York City’s prestigious Spectrum Literary Agency. With her sharp eye and gift for spotting original new voices\, Lucienne is one of the most well-respected agents in the industry. A lifelong book addict\, she graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Potsdam with dual majors in English/writing and anthropology. She thus came well-equipped for her work as an agent.\n\nOver the course of her dynamic career she has sold well over seven hundred titles to every major publisher\, and has built a client list of more than forty authors spanning the commercial fiction genres\, primarily in the areas of fantasy\, science fiction\, horror\, women’s fiction\, romance\, mystery/suspense and young adult. Her authors have been honored with the Hugo\, Nebula\, Colorado Book and National Readers’ Choice Awards\, and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. A publishing veteran\, Lucienne has superb industry knowledge\, and a keen understanding of the foreign rights market. \nThis zoom presentation is open free of charge to all CWC members. Registration is not required. However\, there will be limited seating for what we feel will be a popular event. \n​Topic: Act 2 Meeting HDCWC\nTime: 6:00 \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86220784034?pwd=TThCMWhyc0FYbjRid1JmUnZiWit6Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 862 2078 4034\nPasscode: 375034 \nDial by your location \n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/high-desert-zoom-what-are-agents-looking-for-act-ii/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Central Coast (In-Person): Writing Active Hooks--or How Many Hooks Are Enough?
DESCRIPTION:July 18\, 2023\nMary Buckham\nWriting Active Hooks–or How Many Hooks Are Enough? \nReady to learn what exactly a hook is\, and what a hook isn’t? The simplest way to avoid a sagging middle\, and to keep a reader reading\, is to understand how to continually build hooks into your writing. In this presentation\, explore what hooks are and how they work\,  discover the 10 most common (universal) hooks and why they’re so widely used\, find where to place hooks to make them effective for both your genre and your audience\, and unlock the difference between a compelling story and one that drags. \nUSA Today bestselling author Mary Buckham learned to get into and out of trouble at a very early age. Time has added to her opportunities—detained by Israeli intelligence; strip-searched by a Greek border patrol while traveling with a priest\, sneaking into Laos. When not personally avoiding nuisances caused by her insatiable curiosity she creates lots of disorder in her two Urban Fantasy series—Alex Noziak and Kelly McAllister—as well as her co-authored young adult sci fi action-adventure series under the name Micah Caida. In her spare time\, Mary writes writing craft books including\, A Writer’s Guide to Active Setting\, Writing Active Hooks\, and Break Into Fiction® co-authored with Dianna Love.
URL:https://calwriters.org/event/central-coast-in-person-writing-active-hooks-or-how-many-hooks-are-enough/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Awareness\, 522 Central Ave.\, Pacific Grove
CATEGORIES:In Person
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