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  • Mendocino (Zoom): Self-Editing Techniques to Ease Your Writerly Journey

    September Speaker Ericka Lutz Sunday, September 18, 3:00 p.m. Zoom Self-Editing Techniques to Ease Your Writerly Journey Like a sword that cuts but cannot cut itself; Like an eye that sees but cannot see itself. –      Zenrin-kushu The difference between an amateur and professional-level writer often comes down to willingness to revise. But editing your […]

  • North State (Hybrid): Point of View/Deep POV

    Chico Veteran's Hall 54 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico, CA, United States

    Erin Lindsay McCabe, “Point of View/Deep POV.” Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m., are hybrid events, and are free to all. In-person at Chico Veterans Hall, 554 Rio Linda Ave., Chico. To request the Zoom link, send an email to northstatewriters@gmail.com no later than 5:00 p.m. the Sunday prior to the meeting.

  • Central Coast (In-Person): All My Thoughts Are Second Thoughts

    Pacific Grove's Juice n' Java 599 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

    September 20, 2022 Karen Joy Fowler All My Thoughts Are Second Thoughts Karen Joy Fowler is the author of seven novels, including Sarah Canary, which won the Commonwealth medal for best first novel by a Californian and The Jane Austen Book Club, a NY Times bestseller. She has also published three short story collections, two of which won the World […]

  • Inland Empire (In-Person): Life After Sending a Submission

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

    Saturday, September 24, 2022 Life After Sending a Submission … This year, a handful of Inland Empire members sent manuscripts to The Literary Review, our state-wide club magazine. They waited over six months for a panel of judges to evaluate their work. As usual, less than 50% of overall submissions were accepted. Every year, the […]

  • Marin (Zoom): Book Mapping

    Topic: Book Mapping – Be Your Own Developmental Editor A book map is a “big picture” overview of a book, broken down chapter by chapter and scene by scene, usually in the form of a table. It allows you to look objectively at an entire story, all at once. In this workshop, you will learn: […]

  • Orange Co (In-Person): How To Quit Your Day Job

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

    Next Meeting October 01, 2022 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - 11:00am Guest Speaker Speaker Anne Cleeland (Mystery Author) Topic “How To Quit Your Day Job" Learn step-by-step advice on how to make plenty of money publishing your own books from the author of the successful Doyle and Acton Mystery series of murder novels and […]

  • Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): Writing the Tough Stuff: techniques and tips for those times when your own storytelling gets you down.

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

    NOTICE: For our future monthly meetings in 2022, we continue to meet 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 RSVP system for our Zoom meetings. If you’re NOT currently a […]

  • San Fernando Valley (Zoom): The Power of the Pen: Short Stories and Beyond

    The Power of the Pen: Short Stories and Beyond with Beverly Olevin       The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome author, playwright, memoirist, and director, Beverly Olevin, as the keynote speaker on Saturday, October 1 at 1:00 pm via Zoom, with a presentation titled, “The Power […]

  • East Sierra (In-Person): Switching Gears to Find a New Groove

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

    China Lake Native Talks About Switching Gears to Find a New Groove on Thursday, October 6 Author Iris Hattersley, one of the “Lucky 13,” will discuss “Switching Gears to Find a New Groove” at the Ridge Writers general meeting on Thursday, October 6, that starts at 6:30 pm at Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 W. Las […]

  • Redwood (special event): Sonoma County Writers Conference

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

    Welcome to the 2022 SONOMA COUNTY WRITERS CONFERENCE Hosted by Redwood Writers, Join your fellow writers along your path to publishing success at the 11th Redwood Writers conference. Explore all the many conference offerings to help you plan your day at the 2022 Conference. Visit www.redwoodwriters.org 2022 Conference Schedule: 8 - 8:40 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:40 - 9 a.m. Welcome, Announcements & […]

  • High Desert (In-Person): Wisdom in Various Genres

    Community Church at Jess Ranch 11537 Apple Valley Rd,, Apple Valley, CA, United States

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 10 AM ​AT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT JESS RANCH PUBLISHED AUTHORS TO SHARE WISDOM ​ IN VARIOUS GENRES Roberta Smith and Michael Raff A panel of published authors; sharing their knowledge on several writing genres will be featured at the October meeting of the High Desert Branch of the California Writers […]

  • San Joaquin (In-Person): Great Valley Stories Anthology Launch

    The Promanade Shops 280 Lifestyle Road, Manteca

    Oct. 8: Members will be hosting a panel, “Great Valley Stories Anthology Launch” at the Great Valley Bookfest, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Promanade Shops, 280 Lifestyle Road, Manteca.

  • Mt. Diablo (In-Person): A Deeper Dive into Page to Stage: Public Speaking Skills Every Writer Needs

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

    CWC Mt. Diablo Presents October Workshop With Betsy Graziani Fasbinder October 8, 2022 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Includes buffet lunch A Deeper Dive into June’s Topic Page to Stage: Public Speaking Skills Every Writer Needs     Back by Popular Demand!   Betsy Graziani Fasbinder is an award-winning, genre-jumping author, a licensed psychotherapist, and […]

  • Long Beach (Hybrid): Your Outreach to Readers: Tips for collecting an email list and landing reviews 

    Ruth Bach Neighborhood Library 4055 N. Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA

    “Your Outreach to Readers: Tips for collecting an email list and landing reviews"  with Tessa Smith McGovern   In this post-pandemic time,  we are testing hybrid (in-person and Zoom) meetings.  In-person attendance for members is by reservation only. Our in-person meetings are open to visitors who request a seat in advance, or request a Zoom link, for a […]

  • South Bay (Zoom): Revision, Transformation, and Success

    October 10th 7PM : “Revision, Transformation, and Success,” with Jennifer Givhan Sep 28, 2022 | Event, Speaker, Writing Hollywood has portrayed Mozart as a creative freak who dashed off perfect first drafts. This is a myth. His compositions underwent extensive revisions prior to performances. As Orison Swett Marden points out, “Great writers have ever been known […]

  • Napa (In-Person): Piecing together Yuba City, Hollywood, and Napa: Co-creating a Memoir

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

    $5 Fee for members, $7 for non-members. Students with ID – free. Piecing together Yuba City, Hollywood, and Napa: Co-creating a Memoir Napa Valley Writers will feature actress Charlotte Stewart and writer Andy Demsky on Wednesday, October 12 from 7-9 p.m. Charlotte Stewart, a veteran actor of TV and film, worked with writer Andy Demsky to write her memoir Little […]

  • Writers of Kern (In-Person): Do the Twist

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

    15 October 2022 | Featured Speaker: Mike Apodaca | Do the Twist You’re Invited to Our Next Writing Workshop Pop in at one of our monthly meetings/workshops to see what Writers of Kern is all about. Not a member? No problem! We’d love to have you. When: The 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:15-11:15 am. […]

  • Sacramento (Hybrid): Crossing Genres

    Arden-Dimick Library 891 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Crossing Genres   Free Monthly Meeting Live and Zoom presentation (includes Q&A)  Saturday, October 15, 2022  10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Arden-Dimick Library 891 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA – OR – Click here to register for Zoom with ML HAMILTON Amazon Top 100 Mystery Author People always say, “Write what you know,” but to be […]

  • SF Peninsula (In-Person): Editing & Self-Editing

    Stuart Horwitz Editing & Self-Editing 10:00 am – Club business and mingle with fellow writers 11:00 am — Speaker Join us in person at the Redwood City Yacht Club, 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA 94063 Please bring a mask. Editing & Self-Editing Writers are usually tasked with editing other people’s work at some point, […]

  • Tri-Valley (In-Person): How to use surroundings/location as a character

    Glenda Carroll, Author, October 15, 2022 Glenda Carroll is the author of the Trisha Carson mysteries that are set in the San Francisco Bay area. Open water swimming is the undercurrent that runs through all the thrillers. The series includes Dead in the Water, Drop Dead Red,and Dead Code. She is currently working on the […]

  • Berkeley (Zoom): Intergenerational Dialogue

    “Intergenerational Dialogue” with Lyndsey Ellis on October 16th, 2022 The 3rd week of October is California Writers Week! This year we celebrate California’s deep, historical diversity with an exciting conversation with an up-and-coming West Coast & Midwest author. The Nuances of Writing Cultural Complexity Regardless of race and class, many attitudes, behaviors, and belief systems […]