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Women’s National Book Association—San Francisco Chapter Celebrates its 20th Anniversary of Pitch-O-Rama! (Zoom)
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 […]
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East Sierra (In-Person): Writing Good, Old-Fashioned Kids Books
Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church 633 W. Las Flores, Ridgecrest, CA, United StatesJEFF GOTTESFELD ON WRITING GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED KIDS BOOKS ON THURSDAY, MAY 4 Both a successful TV soap opera writer and a visionary creator of books for young people, Jeff Gottesfeld will […]
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Orange Co (In-Person): Building Tension and Surprise in Short Stories
Anaheim Packing House 440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA, United StatesMay 06, 2023 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - 11:00am Guest Speaker Speaker Lisa Cupolo Topic "Building Tension and Surprise in Short Stories” Lisa Cupolo has been a paparazzi photographer […]
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Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): Author Rehab: Rediscovering Possibilities and Rebuilding Confidence
Nipomo Library 918 West Tefft Street,, Nipomo, CA, United StatesRolynn Anderson Topic –Author Rehab: Rediscovering Possibilities and Rebuilding Confidence Rolynn Anderson loves makeovers! She crafted a curriculum to spark student learning as a high school English teacher and […]
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San Fernando (Zoom): Writing Realistic Police Procedures
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 […]
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Napa (In-Person): Bright Lights, Prairie Dust
Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CAMay Meeting WHEN — Wednesday, May 10, 7-9 p.m. WHERE — Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, 1625 Salvador Ave. Napa Napa Valley Writers Present Bright Lights, Prairie Dust Napa Valley […]
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South Bay (In-Person): Riveting Array of Character Quirks & Foibles
Headen-Inman House Mueaum 1509 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesMay 13th at 10AM: “Riveting Array of Character Quirks & Foibles” with Ellen Kirschman, Mystery Author & Clinical Psychologist Apr 24, 2023 | Event, Speaker, Writing Stan Lee, the pioneering […]
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Mt. Diablo (In-Person): Research For Writers – Internet Skills All Writers Should Know
Zio Fraedo's Restaurant 611 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA, United StatesResearch For Writers – Internet Skills All Writers Should Know Geri Spieler has written about the only woman who shot at a sitting U.S. President. Using her high-level investigative skills, […]
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San Joaquin(Zoom): When Plots Collide. Create Suspenseful Page-Turners by Weaving Multiple Storylines
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 […]
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Long Beach (In-Person): 7 Steps to Your Author Brand
Los Altos United Methodist Church 5950 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA, United StatesGreta Boris and Megan Haskell Writing Workshop: "7 Steps to Your Author Brand"
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North State (In-Person): Rykin Cord
Chico Veteran's Hall 54 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico, CA, United StatesRykin Cord will be the speaker on May 15, 2023, at the North State Writers General meeting. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month from 6-8pm at the […]
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Central Coast (In-Person): Advanced Internet Research for Writers: Skills All Writers Should Know
Center for Spiritual Awareness 522 Central Ave., Pacific GroveMay 16, 2023 Geri Spieler Advanced Internet Research for Writers: Skills All Writers Should Know How do you start your research process? What words do you use to find information? Do […]
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SF Peninsula (In-Person): Descriptively Yours!
Sequoia Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA, United StatesJoin us in person at the Sequoia Yacht Club, 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA 94063 Please bring a mask. Descriptively Yours! Writing with full and fluid descriptions takes a […]
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Redwood (In-Person): Q&A on book writing, author platform, location independence, and more
Finley Communiy Center 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesSaturday, May 20, 2023 Fireside Chat with Stacy Ennis: Q&A on book writing, author platform, location independence, and more Join this Q&A with best-selling author, coach, and speaker Stacy Ennis. […]
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Sacramento (In-Person): Beginning Again: Putting Fun Back Into Writing
Arden-Dimick Library 891 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA, United StatesMonthly Meeting, May 20 – Beginning Again: Putting Fun Back Into Writing Saturday, May 20 2023 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Arden-Dimick Library 891 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA 95864 Free […]
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Tri-Valley (In-Person): Published! Tips and Tricks from an Indie Editor
Las Positas College 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA, United StatesAM Larks, Author and Editor, May 20, 2023 March 21, 2023 AM Larks will present “Published! Tips and Tricks from an Indie Editor” at the Tri-Valley Writers May 20, 2023 […]
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Writers of Kern (In-Person): May Honors Dinner
Hodel’s Country Dining 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA, United StatesMay 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, […]
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Berkeley (Zoom): Building Your Author Platform
“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 […]
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Mendocino (In-Person): SmatchUp
Community Center of Mendocino 998 School Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesSunday, May 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m. SmatchUp New Meeting Location: the Community Center of Mendocino, 998 School Street, Mendocino. If you cannot be with us in person, try joining us at […]
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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 StatesSaturday, 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 […]