Joan Raymond Crush Imposter Syndrome and Start Writing! Pop in at one of our monthly meetings/workshops to see what Writers of Kern is all about. Not a member? No problem! We’d love to have you. When: The 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:15-11:15 am. Join us 30 minutes early for breakfast and writer’s fellowship, January, […]
Saturday, November 19, 2022 At the Heart of Screenplay: Character / Conflict Toney Merritt A comprehensive overview of the development practices of turning ideas into screenplays/scripts for film and/or video productions. The screenplay is a comprehensive set of instructions written in a specific format that addresses all of the crafts related to producing a movie; […]
Jill Hedgecock, Author and Freelance Writer, November 19, 2022 August 29, 2022 Jill Hedgecock will present “Muse Boards: A Visual Writing Aid for All Genres” at the Tri-Valley Writers November 19, 2022 meeting. When distilled down to its very essence, a writer’s job is to immerse their readers in a three-dimensional world through words. Just […]
“Story Telling Crossover” with Chris Hennessy on November 20th, 2022 Incorporating video into your writing projects Attendees of this event will learn: The How and Why of incorporating film & video into your writing projects— How your writing skills can help you craft an award-winning film; How to make quality film/video projects at little or […]
WRITING FLASH FICTION Elizabeth Stix Sunday, November 20, 3 p.m. Zoom According to novelist and short story writer Peter Orner, "The difference between a short story and a novel is the difference between a pang in your heart compared to the tragedy of your whole life. It's all a matter of how you feel the […]
Nov. 21: David D. Bruhn, “Researching Local History.” Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m., are hybrid events, and are free to all. In-person at Chico Veterans Hall, 554 Rio Linda Ave., Chico. To request the Zoom link, send an email to northstatewriters@gmail.com no later than 5:00 p.m. the Sunday prior to the meeting.
Saturday, November 26, 2022 – Thomas Atkinson Reading from Tiki Man & Character Development Thomas M. Atkinson is an author and playwright. His new novel, TIKI MAN, came out in October from Regal House Publishing as part of their Sour Mash Southern Literature series. His most recent story, “Kentucky Unicorn,” received a 2022 Ohio […]
CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit https://www.calwritersorangecounty.org Visit our new meeting location at: Anaheim Packing House 440 S. Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 Click here for visitor and parking information. Guests are always welcome. Special Holiday Event & Member Readings Next Meeting December 03, 2022 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - […]
Our next meeting is Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, in person at the Nipomo Library and via Zoom, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This meeting is our annual Open Microphone and holiday celebration. Our members will be reading from their work, and celebrating the fantastic year that Coastal Dunes CWC has had. Join us for […]
December 3rd - Dacre Stoker Stoker on Stoker: The Mysteries Behind the Writing of Dracula The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome bestselling author Dacre Stoker as the keynote speaker on Saturday, December 3rd at 1:00 pm via Zoom, with a presentation titled “Stoker on Stoker: The […]
DICKENS TEA Saturday, December 3, 2 pm at The Heritage Club House Following a two-year break forced on us by Covid, Ridge Writers enthusiastically presents our annul Dickens Tea — at the Heritage Club House, 425 W. Heritage Drive Ridgecrest, CA. Come for a Dickens reading, pastries and tea, a book swap with two free […]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 10 AM AT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH AT JESS RANCH HDCWC TO FEATURE AV HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS In celebration of the Christmas Season, the High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club (HDCWC) will feature talented students from the Apple Valley High School choir led by their teacher, Mr. Naim. The event […]
Jordan Rosenfeld Scene Stealer: Master Scene Writing for Powerful Plots Jordan Rosenfeld is author of the novels Women in Red and Forged in Grace and six books on the craft of writing, most recently How to Write a Page-Turner, the bestselling Make a Scene, Writing the Intimate Character, A Writer’s Guide to Persistence, Writing Deep […]
Dec. 10: Terry Wells-Brown and June Gillam, “Highlights on Marketing from the 20Booksto50K Conference.” Meetings are Zoom only, noon to 2:00 p.m. Free for all. For the link, sign up for the branch mailing list, https://sjvalleywriters.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=899132e01f7a84cc55e31563e&id=7acdb2b23f
IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETINGS Join us on Saturday, December 17, at 1 p.m. Register below for a Zoom link or to attend in person at the Finley Center. Saturday, December 17, 2022 1 – 2:30 p.m. MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT Join us as we celebrate our members and volunteers for their achievements and contributions to Redwood […]
Kymberlie Ingalls, Essayist, Editor, and Author, December 17, 2022 Kymberlie Ingalls will present “Create a Relevant Marking Plan” at the Tri-Valley Writers December 17, 2022 meeting. Marketing can be overwhelming, but it takes a creative mind to bend and shape, work to stay relevant, and be inspired to think big! In this talk, Kymberlie will […]
KAREN BLAKE LOOKS AT STEM, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND TRADITIONAL PRINT January 5, 2023 Award-winning writer and poet, and also a STEM game and book publisher, Karen Blake will give the Ridge Writers January 5, 2023 program that starts at 6:30 p.m, at Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church, 633 W. Las Flores. Pubic invited. Admission free. Masks requested. […]
Next Meeting January 07, 2023 9:00am - 9:30am Networking 9:30am - 11:00am Guest Speaker Speaker Ash Bishop Topic “Where Have the Bad Guys Gone? Writing Good Antagonists" The first novel from Ash Bishop is hard to resist from the mesmerizing cover art to the storyline that immediately gets under your skin. But it’s the ability […]
We have switched to an RSVP system for our Zoom meetings. If you’re NOT currently a member of Coastal Dunes CWC, and you’d like to attend our next meeting via Zoom, use our Contact Form to request the Zoom link (put “Zoom link” in the Subject line.) Our next meeting is Saturday, January 7, 2023, […]
January 7th - Angie Chatman The First Drafts Club The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome freelance writer, editor and story teller, Angie Chapman as the keynote speaker on Saturday, January 7 at 1:00 pm via Zoom, with a presentation titled “The First Drafts Club”. Angie Chatman […]
Crafting a Strong Story Premise Wednesday, January 11 2-4 p.m. on Zoom CWC-Sac member C. S .Lakin is teaching an intensive workshop online (Zoom) on January 11, 2-4 p.m. on crafting a strong story premise. In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn what a premise is, how to write a dynamic one-sentence story concept, and come up […]