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  • Inland Empire (In-Person): IECWC Published Author Panel – Part 2

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

    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 […]

  • Orange Co: (In-Person): Writing the Killer Crime Novel

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

    "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. […]

  • Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): Poems of Love

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

    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 […]

  • San Fernando (Zoom): Celebrate Poetry Month

    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 […]

  • East Sierra (In-Person): Read the Book, Meet the Author

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

    Ridge Writers has announced the next “Read the Book, Meet the Author” event, David George on Thursday, April 7, 1:30 p.m. at Mac’s International Restaurant. Masks requested except while eating and drinking. Red Rock Books has the book in stock. Participants buy the book and read it in advance of the get-together. Sign up at […]

  • High Desert (In-Person): The Genre of You

    Jess Ranch Community Church 11537 Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA, United States

     JONATHAN MABERRY’S “THE GENRE OF YOU”  Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times bestselling author, a five -time Bram Stoker Award-winner, 3-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, and comic book writer. His vampire apocalypse book series, V-WARS, was a Netflix original series. He writes in multiple genres including suspense, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, […]

  • Mt. Diablo (Zoom): Advanced Book Marketing and Launch Strategies

    CWC Mt. Diablo Presents April Branch Meeting on Zoom* Advanced Book Marketing and Launch Strategies featuring Stephanie Chandler SCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER Stephanie Chandler is the author of several books including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan. She is CEO of NonfictionAuthorsAssociation.com, a vibrant educational community for experienced and aspiring writers, […]

  • San Joaquin (Zoom): Setting that Works

    On Saturday, April 9, at noon, California Writers Club author John Byrne Barry presents “Setting That Works,” showcasing the ways memorable setting does more than describe the backdrop to your story, but also reveals character, advances the plot, and echoes the theme. Barry will include settings in California’s Great Central Valley to kick off San […]

  • Long Beach (Zoom): Writing the Historical Family Saga

     "Writing the Historical Family Saga"  with Joy Lanzendorfer Joy Lanzendorfer’s fiction and nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, Plougshares, Raritan, Poetry Foundation, and many others. Her latest novel is Right Back Where We Started From, published by Blackstone Publishing. This gathering on Zoom is for members and their guests. Please note that due to […]

  • South Bay (Zoom): Writing for Younger Readers: The Art of Edutainment

    April 11 7PM : Writing for Younger Readers: The Art of Edutainment with Two-Time Emmy Winner, Sindy McKay-Swerdlove Apr 4, 2022 | Speaker, Writing Children. Young adult. These rank among the most lucrative genres in today’s competitive market. But although they are easier to read, they’re not necessarily easier to write. Crafting a compelling and […]

  • Writers of Kern (In-Person): Writing Childhood

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

    Featured Speaker: Deborah A. Lott | Writing Childhood When: The 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:15-11:15 am. Join us 30 minutes early for breakfast and writer’s fellowship, January, February, April and June-November. Where: Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Fee: $10 for members, $15 for guests. Both include buffet breakfast. Pay at […]

  • SF Peninsula (Hybrid): The Ins and Outs of Book Proposals

    Sequoia Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA, United States

    April Meeting Live and Online Saturday, April 16th 10 AM - 12 PM Registration for this meeting is required. Redwood City Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct. Redwood City, CA 94063 — Agenda — 10:00 AM – Mingle in breakout rooms with fellow writers Breakout rooms open at 10... join when you want. Note that our main […]

  • Sacramento (Zoom): The Art of the Interview—How to Succeed at Interviews Without Really Lying

    The Art of the Interview—How to Succeed at Interviews Without Really Lying Free Monthly Meeting, 1-hour Zoom presentation (includes Q&A)  Saturday, April 16, 2022 Presentation 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sign-in and social time 12:30-1:00 with Ed Goldman Syndicated columnist, author of five books, professionally produced playwright, composer and lyricist, visual artist In nearly 52 years […]

  • Redwood (Hybrid): Poetry, Music, and the Language of the Spirit

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

    IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETINGS Join us on Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. Register, below, for a Zoom link or to attend in person at the Finley Center. Poetry, Music, and the Language of the Spirit with Diane Frank Diane Frank will read from her new book, While Listening to the Enigma Variations: New and […]

  • Tri-Valley (Hybrid): Lessons in Literary Law

    Kelley Way will present “Lessons in Literary Law” at the Tri-Valley Writers April 16, 2022 meeting. Every author should know their rights in relation to their work. This presentation looks at five areas of law – copyright, trademark, right of privacy and publicity, defamation, and contracts – and talks about how to protect your rights […]

  • Central Coast (In Person): Gordo, a Steinbeck Country Comedy in 11 Tragic Chapters

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

    Jaime Cortez Gordo, a Steinbeck Country Comedy in 11 Tragic Chapters Join us as Jaime Cortez reads and discusses selections from his short story collection, Gordo. Set in a migrant workers camp near Watsonville, California, in the 1970s, the stories, alternately tragic and comical, introduce readers to a cast of rambunctious kids, rebellious adolescents, and the […]

  • Inland Empire (Hybrid): Super Sleuthing: Internet Research Secrets Everyone Should Know

    Arlington Branch of the Riverside Public Library 9556 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA, United States

    Super Sleuthing: Internet Research Secrets Everyone Should Know By Geri Spieler How do you start your research process? What words do you use to find information? Do you know how to gauge when a website is genuine? In this workshop we will introduce the methods that combine the main topics of “Online Research Methods” that […]