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East Sierra (In-Person): Historical Mysteries to Modern Marketing
Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church 633 W. Las Flores, Ridgecrest, CA, United StatesFROM HISTORICAL MYSTERIES TO MODERN MARKETING ON MARCH 2 Creator of very popular medieval capers and mysteries Jeri Westerson will address “Historical Mysteries to Modern Marketing” for the Ridge Writers Thursday, March 2, meeting that starts 6:30 pm in the meeting room of Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 West Las Flores, public welcome, no admission charge, masks requested. Launching from […]
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Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): First Drafts Workshop
Nipomo Library 918 West Tefft Street,, Nipomo, CA, United StatesNOTICE: For our future monthly meetings in 2022, we will meet in person at the Nipomo Library and via Zoom. Please join us in person 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 member of Coastal Dunes CWC, […]
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San Fernando (Zoom): Getting Your Book Published in the Modern World
March 4th Many Jackson Beverly Getting Your Book Published in the Modern World Mandy Jackson Beverly The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome author, teacher and podcast host, Mandy Jackson-Beverly, as the keynote speaker on Saturday, March 4 at 1:00 pm via Zoom, with a presentation titled […]
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Napa (In-Person): Crotches, Crucks and Crutches
Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CAWelcome to Napa Valley Writers March Meeting WHEN — Wednesday, March 8, 7-9 p.m. WHERE — Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, 1625 Salvador Ave. Napa CROTCHES, CRUCKS, AND CRUTCHES Napa Valley Writers will feature A. L. Kucherenko, the author of Knight’s Pawn, published in 2022. A.L.’s interest in the Middle Ages began with a personal […]
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SF Peninsula (Special Event, In-Person): Finish Your Book in Three Drafts: Crafting Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction with the Book Architecture Method
Sequoia Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA, United StatesFinish Your Book in Three Drafts: Crafting Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction with the Book Architecture Method It’s the age-old battle between the outliners and the pantsers – those who meticulously script every writing session, and those who pilot solely by feel. Finding your unique approach requires a method rather than a formula. Stuart Horwitz’ Book […]
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Mt. Diablo (In-Person): What Point of View Can Do for You
Zio Fraedo's Restaurant 611 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA, United StatesWorkshop With AM Larks WHAT POINT OF VIEW CAN DO FOR YOU March 11 2023 at 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Pacific Time AM Larks earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, a Juris Doctorate, and most recently a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts from the University […]
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South Bay (In-Person): Subplots, Complications, and Secondary Characters
Headen-Inman House Mueaum 1509 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesMarch 11th at 10AM: “Subplots, Complications, and Secondary Characters” with Martha Conway Feb 23, 2023 | Speaker, Writing When your characters stop talking to you and start talking to each other, your writing is going well. When a subplot neatly links back into the main narrative in a way you couldn’t anticipate, your writing is […]
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High Desert (In-Person): Recording Audio Books and Music
Community Church at Jess Ranch 11537 Apple Valley Rd,, Apple Valley, CA, United StatesATURDAY MARCH 11 AT 10 AM AT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT JESS RANCH ERIC UGLUM ON AUDIO BOOKS The High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) will present local owner/operator of New Wine Recording Studio and Mastering Lab, Eric Uglum, on the topic of recording audio books and music. The presentation begins at […]
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San Joaquin (Zoom): “From Critique Groups to Sensitivity Readers: How to Get the Best Results
On Saturday, March 11 at noon, June Gillam, author of the popular Hillary Broom novel series will present “From Critique Groups to Sensitivity Readers: How to Get the Best Results." Dr. Gillam will describe alpha readers, beta readers, critique groups, and sensitivity readers. She will share how to find and recruit these people to join […]
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Long Beach (Zoom): Writing Sucks But To Have Written Is Best
March 11 Joe Donnelly "Writing Sucks But To Have Written Is Best" Joe Donnelly is an award-winning journalist, writer and editor. He is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of English and Journalism at Whittier College and the editor of Red Canary magazine. His newest collection is So Cal: Dispatches from the End of the World. His short […]
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Writers of Kern (In-Person): 2023 Spring Conference
Hodel’s Country Dining 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA, United States2023 Spring Conference | Online Ticket Purchase The Writers of Kern 2023 Spring Conference will be held on Saturday, March 18, at Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA. Includes: Continental Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch Featured speakers are: Rebecca Langston-George How to Make a Big Splash in the Kiddie-Lit Pool: Understanding and Pitching […]
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SF Peninsula (In-Person): Workshop: How to Write With Page Turning Tension
Sequoia Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA, United StatesHow to Write With Page Turning Tension in novels, stories, and even memoirs is like the connective tissue that allows muscles to attach to bones, and thus flex their might. It’s the heart of the conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing and characters on their toes. This workshop will […]
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Sacramento (In-Person): Build an Engaged Reader Community
Cattlemens 12409 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA, United StatesMonthly Meeting, March 18 – Build an Engaged Reader Community Saturday, March 18, 2023 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Coffee and networking begins at 11:30) Cattlemens Restaurant 12409 Folsom Blvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Meeting fee: $30 in advance, $35 at the door while available Buy your advance tickets here Luncheon Choices: Vegetarian or Regular […]
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Redwood (In-Person): How to Make More Money by Selling Your Books, Products, Courses, and Events from Your Own Website
Finley Communiy Center 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesSaturday, March 18, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. How to Make More Money by Selling Your Books, Products, Courses, and Events from Your Own Website With Carla King About the presentation: Amazon is the biggest bookstore in the world so, by all means, embrace it! You can easily make significantly more sales "going wide" using […]
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Tri-Valley (In-Person): Indie Publishing: What’s the Big Deal?
Las Positas College 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA, United StatesJim Azevedo, Corporate Communications Manager at Draft2Digital (D2D), March 18, 2023 February 24, 2023 Jim Azevedo will present “Indie Publishing: What’s the Big Deal?” at the Tri-Valley Writers March 18, 2023 meeting. With “Read an Ebook Week” starting March 5th, now’s your chance to learn what’s so special about indie publishing. Jim will explain how […]
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Berkeley (Zoom): Editing Your Manuscript: The Whys, Whats, and Hows
“Editing Your Manuscript” with Ericka McIntyre The Whys, Whats, and Hows In this talk, freelance editor and former Writer’s Digest Editor-in-Chief Ericka McIntyre will explain to authors what the different types of editing are, when and why you need each for your work, and how to find quality editors. She’ll also talk about the types […]
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Mendocino (In-Person): WMC Anthology Readings
The Well Mendocino, CA, United StatesSunday, March 19th at 3:30 p.m. 2023 WMC Anthology Readings (Part II)--in person again NOTE NEW TIME AND PLACE: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Third Sunday (March 19), The Well (At the corner of Albion and Lansing in Mendocino, head down Albion toward the ocean. The Well is on the first block on the right, between The […]
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High Desert (Special Event, In-Person): Spunky Women
HESPERIA LIBRARY 9650 7th Avenue, Hesperia, CA, United StatesSPUNKY WOMEN "Spunky Women" Monday, March 21, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm Hesperia Library Community Room 9650 Seventh Avenue Hesperia, CA The High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) will feature members of the club and the audience reading excerpts from women writers and talking about “Spunky” women they admire, […]
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Central Coast (In-Person): Screenwriting 101: Learning The Basics, And A Little More
Center for Spiritual Awareness 522 Central Ave., Pacific GroveMarch 21, 2023 Paul Zeidman Screenwriting 101: Learning The Basics, And A Little More Every film begins with the script and knowing the basics of writing a screenplay can set you on the right path. Among the topics covered in this presentation are: the importance of “show, don’t tell,” what should and shouldn’t be on the page, what […]
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Marin (In-Person): A Literary Walking Tour of SF’s Barbary Coast Trail
RSVP for March 2023 Meeting by Nate Hoffelder | Jan 23, 2023 | Classes and Workshops Join Daniel Bacon as he leads us along Gold Rush era streets and Chinatown alleys to places where literary icons drew inspiration. This 3- to 4-hour tour will start with a cable car ride from Aquatic Park Cove to […]
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Inland Empire (In-Person): Inlandia Institute, the growing hub for writers of the Inland Empire
Ovitt Family Community Library 215 E. C Street, Ontario, CA, United StatesSaturday, March 25, 2023 – Cati Porter Cati Porter will provide information on the Inlandia Institute, the growing hub for writers of the Inland Empire. In addition, she will discuss the new trend of hybrid memoirs and explain her own process in writing one. Cati Porter is a writer, editor, and arts administrator living and […]