events

  • Redwood (In-Person): A Poetry Celebration

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

    Saturday, April 15, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. A Poetry Celebration With Fran Claggett-Holland and readings from special guest poets About the presentation: Please join us for a special celebration […]

  • Sacramento (In-Person): Pitching to Agents or Publishers

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

    Pitching to Agents or Publishers   Saturday, April 15, 2023  1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Arden-Dimick Library 891 Watt Avenue Sacramento, CA 95864 Free Meeting – Open to the Public Zoom […]

  • Tri-Valley (In-Person): Finding Your creativity, in the ‘Between Places

    Las Positas College 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA, United States

    Connie Post, Poet Laureate, April 15, 2023 Future Meetings / By Deborah Bernal Connie Post will present “Finding your creativity, in the ‘Between Places’” at the Tri-Valley Writers April 15, 2023 […]

  • Mendocino (In-Person): The Story Behind the Image

    The Well Mendocino, CA, United States

    Sunday, April 16th, 3:30 p.m. THE STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE In this interactive workshop, Susan Ito will take you on a narrative journey through and beyond your most meaningful, mysterious, […]

  • North State (Hybrid): Poetry and Experiences at BCAC-TV

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

    Being Poetry Month, members Joan Goodreau and Hope Hill will each do a short poetry reading between 6:10 and 6:25pm as part of our new member reading segment to kick-off […]

  • Berkeley (Zoom): The Creative Side of Research

    The Creative Side of Research — A Workshop with Amy Shea — 4/22/23 In The Creative Side of Research: The Anatomy of a Creative Essay, essayist and writing teacher Amy […]

  • Inland Empire (In-Person): Becoming a Writer

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

    Saturday, April 22, 2023 – Randy Jurado Ertll Randy Jurado Ertll will speak about his journey of becoming a writer, experience in finding a reputable book publisher, and the struggles/sacrifices […]

  • East Sierra (In-Person): Writing Good, Old-Fashioned Kids Books

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

    JEFF 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 […]

  • Orange Co (In-Person): Building Tension and Surprise in Short Stories

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

    May 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Napa (In-Person): Bright Lights, Prairie Dust

    Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists 1625 Salvador Ave, Napa, CA

     May 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 […]

  • South Bay (In-Person): Riveting Array of Character Quirks & Foibles

    Headen-Inman House Mueaum 1509 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    May 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 […]

  • North State (In-Person): Rykin Cord

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

    Rykin 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 […]