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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Napa (Zoom): Writing in the Archives: How to Harness the Archives to Write Poetry, Biography, and Memoir
Writing in the Archives: How to Harness the Archives to Write Poetry, Biography, and Memoir Napa Valley Writers will host Iris Jamahl Dunkle, an award-winning writer and Poet Laureate of […]
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Writers of Kern (In-Person): Writing Childhood
Hodel’s Country Dining 5917 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA, United StatesFeatured 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 […]
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SF Peninsula (Hybrid): The Ins and Outs of Book Proposals
Sequoia Yacht Club 441 Seaport Ct., Redwood City, CA, United StatesApril 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 — […]
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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 […]
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Redwood (Hybrid): Poetry, Music, and the Language of the Spirit
Finley Communiy Center 2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesIN-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, […]
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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 […]
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North State (Hybrid): The Hero’s Journey
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Central Coast (In Person): Gordo, a Steinbeck Country Comedy in 11 Tragic Chapters
Pacific Grove's Juice n' Java 599 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CAJaime 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 […]
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Inland Empire (Hybrid): Super Sleuthing: Internet Research Secrets Everyone Should Know
Arlington Branch of the Riverside Public Library 9556 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA, United StatesSuper 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 […]
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Berkeley (In-Person): Sustainable Storytelling: 4 Psychological Resilience Hacks For Your Characters—and Yourself
Joaquin Miller Ranger StationSustainable Storytelling: 4 Psychological Resilience Hacks For Your Characters—and Yourself Ranger Station (Joaquin Miller Park), United States, 94602 Sun 24th April 2022 Some of us write to process difficult times […]
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Marin (Zoom): Peter Coyote in conversation with Kymberlie Ingalls
April 24, 2:00 pm, Napa Valley Writers Presents: CWC - Napa Valley Writers invites you to a very special event: acclaimed author, actor, and narrator Peter Coyote in conversation with […]
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Mendocino (Zoom): Writing the Feels: How Poets Render Emotion
April is Poetry Month Writing the Feels: How Poets Render Emotion Michelle Peñaloza NOTE DIFFERENT DATE & TIME: Sunday, April 24, 5:00 p.m. Zoom We'll engage in close and critical […]
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Marin (Zoom): Build Your Book Marketing Plan
Build Your Book Marketing Plan – Simple Strategies to Cultivate Your Audience and Sell More Books Before self-publishing her first book, Stephanie Chandler decided to build an audience online. The success […]
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East Sierra (In-Person): The Birth of a Book
Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church 633 W. Las Flores, Ridgecrest, CA, United StatesRIDGE WRITERS PRESENT THE BIRTH OF A BOOK – MAY 5 Author Danny Nielsen and publisher/editor Jennifer Crittenden will discuss the origin and process of their collaboration to bring Straight […]
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NorCal (In-Person): Bay Area Book Festival
Downtown BerkeleyThe Bay Area Book Fest is coming May 7 – 8. Find out more about it here.
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Orange Co (In-Person): Writing Sucks, but to Have Written is the Best: Navigating the Long Road to Have Written
Anaheim Packing House 440 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA, United States"Writing Sucks, but to Have Written is the Best: Navigating the Long Road to Have Written" Joe Donnelly The California Writers Club meets monthly for our featured speaker series focused […]
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Coastal Dunes (Hybrid): Writers’ Workshop & Kickoff for Summer Writing Contest
Nipomo Library 918 West Tefft Street,, Nipomo, CA, United StatesNOTICE: As of March 2022, we have returned to our hybrid meeting setup, meeting in-person at the Nipomo Library as well as Zoom. Please join us in person if you […]
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San Fernando (Zoom): Turn Your Novel Into a Screen Play
May 7th - Anat Golan Wenick Turn Your Novel Into a Screen Play The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is excited to feature our […]