March 5th - Jonathan Maberry The Genre of You The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome bestselling author Jonathan Maberry as the keynote speaker on Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 pm via Zoom, with a presentation titled “The Genre of You.” If you also enjoy writing in multiple genres […]
Writing the Truth Napa Valley Writers will host Gil Gross, an award-winning radio journalist who has reported the news to millions of Americans and interviewed pop culture icons and heads-of-state alike. When you write nonfiction, whether it is political or just what the posies in the backyard look like, you have to tell a story. It’s […]
CWC Mt. Diablo Presents March WORKSHOP – In-Person and Online* In person meeting includes lunch. For online attendees—the Zoom link will be sent to you after you complete the registration process. March 12, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. In-person check in time is 8:30 a.m. Writing Character featuring Constance Hale SCROLL DOWN TO […]
BOOKSTAGRAMMERS AND INFLUENCERS: HOW TO FIND THEM, PITCH THEM AND GET THEM TO REVIEW YOUR BOOK If you’ve ever wondered how to get to Bookstagrammers and bigger influencers, this class is for you! If you’re ready to promote a new release or revive an already published title a pitch to online influencers and Bookstagrammers could […]
Author newsletters are valuable book-marketing tools. They spread the word about an author's current and upcoming books and provide an easy way for readers to click through and buy your novels. On March 12, author and media wizard Terry Wells-Brown will present on developing and maintaining newsletters for authors. Terry will cover how to build […]
Henry Neff — author and illustrator "Villains Stir the Plot" His first series, “The Tapestry,” is a five-volume fantasy epic that follows the life and adventures of Max McDaniels. Published by Random House, its books have been translated into nineteen languages and were finalists for the Texas Bluebonnet, Missouri Truman Award, and Northern California […]
The Magic of Fantasy with Eric Witchey Prior to the mid-twentieth century, fantasy had been viewed as the domain of children, not adults. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings forever transformed public perception. For the first time, fantasy could be considered serious literature, its masterworks on par with the classics of any other genre. […]
Christopher Locke The Power of Book Reviews & How to Garner Them Excellent reviews can greatly increase your book’s chances at success, but garnering reviews can be a challenging endeavor in this saturated book market. Independent Book Publishers Association Director of Membership & Member Services & author publisher Christopher Locke will discuss strategic planning for […]
Writers of Kern: Spring Conference 2022 It's almost time for our annual Spring Conference. I'm pleased to announce our Spring Conference speakers and their workshops: Peter Clines - World Building: On the Third Day… Peter Clines is the New York Times best-selling author of Paradox Bound. He is the author of the acclaimed -14-, the […]
March Meeting Live & Online Saturday, March 19th, 10 am – 12 pm Registration for this meeting is required (use button below). Redwood City Yacht Club, 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA 94063 10:00 AM – Mingle in breakout rooms with fellow writers Breakout rooms open at 10… join when you want. 10:30 AM – Club business 11:00 AM – […]
Monthly Meeting, March 19 – Taking a Journey Together Story Arcs and Your Readers Free Monthly Meeting, 1-hour Zoom presentation (includes Q&A) Saturday, March 19, 2022 Presentation 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sign-in and social time 12:30-1:00 with Loni Longshore Novelist and Editor You can enhance the emotional journey your readers make when you […]
Improve Your Storytelling with Playwriting Techniques with Diana Pho Hugo Award-winning editor and playwright Diana M. Pho presents craft techniques that combine the stage and the page! She'll talk about how theater and playwriting have impacted her editorial skills and can apply to your manuscript. The presentation will cover plotting, pacing, character development, and more […]
Mary Rakow, March 19, 2022, What a Fabulous Edit Can Do for Your Writing & Publishing Mary Rakow will present “What a Fabulous Edit Can Do for Your Writing & Publishing” at the Tri-Valley Writers March 19, 2022 meeting. Mary will be doing live edits on selected TVW members’ works. This meeting will be a […]
Editing Your Manuscript - The Whys, Whats, and Hows with Ericka McIntyre In this talk, freelance editor and Writer’s Digest writer and editor and former 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 […]
NO NEED FOR WMC MEMBERS TO REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM EVENT The link to enter the meeting will be sent via email on March 13th and again on March 20th. The public is welcome to send an email to WritersMendocinoCoast@Gmail.com to request the Zoom link. All meetings are recorded. At the close of the presentation, the Zoom […]
Veterans Hall 554 Rio Lindo Avenue Chico, CA 95973 Click here to register for Zoom meeting
Saturday, March 26, 2022 Annual IECWC Published Author Panel – Part 2 Join us as on Zoom as our members, who published books in 2021, speak of the process and answer questions. Those members who published books in 2021 include: Ben Alirez, Constance Cassinelli, Judith Favor, David Gamboa, Brenda Hill, Rowena Kay, Larry Lauritzen, Jackie […]
"Writing the Killer Crime Novel" with Joe Ide As with all CWC author speakers, the genre is only part of the story. The author’s journey applies to every writer. Joe Ide is of Japanese American descent and grew up in South Central Los Angeles. Joe’s favorite books were the Conan Doyle stories of Sherlock Holmes. […]
NOTICE: For our next monthly meeting on April 2nd, we we will return to our hybrid meeting setup, meeting 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 […]
Lynne Thompson: Poet Laureate for the City of Los Angeles The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is honored to welcome Lynne Thompson, Poet Laureate for the City of Los Angeles, as our guest speaker on April 2, 2022 at 1:00, via Zoom, to help us celebrate National Poetry Month. As a native […]