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  • Marin (Zoom): Using Emotional Wounds and GMC to Create Compelling Stories

    Topic: Using Emotional Wounds and GMC to Create Compelling Stories Want to create a compelling story with high conflict, tension, emotion? This workshop is an in-depth look at plotting your story, taking you step-by-step by starting with your characters’ emotional wounds to power their external and internal goals, motivations, and conflicts. Participants will learn how […]

  • 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 Kymberlie Ingalls.  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CbkhYdCVT7G3lkvuLtmTcg After years as an award-winning actor and narrator, Peter Coyote has recently shifted his focus back to writing. Tongue of a Crow, published in 2021, […]

  • 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 of that effort led to signing several traditional book deals, corporate sponsorships, major media coverage, product sales, and a variety of other opportunities. In this […]

  • Marin (Zoom): Writing the Intimate Character

    Writing the Intimate Character What makes those books you can’t put down until your eyelids are sandy and your brain is buzzing, compelling? Unforgettable, unique characters who are real, flawed, complex and human. In this workshop writers will learn what it takes to build complex characters, unlock the essentials of point of view (POV), learn […]

  • Marin (Zoom): Writing Active Hooks: or How Many Hooks Are Enough?

    Writing Active Hooks: or How Many Hooks Are Enough? Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser (seat-of-pants writer), the simplest way to avoid a sagging middle is to understand how to continually build hooks into your story. So how many hooks are enough and where should you use them? Knowing the answer to that question […]

  • Marin (In-Person): Summer Salon

    Join CWC Marin for an in-person Social / Open Mic / Ask A Question event. Participants will be allocated 5 minutes each to read an excerpt or blurb, practice your pitch, showcase cover options, discuss a writing insight or challenge, or ask a question. Feedback is optional. The first 10 to respond will be guaranteed […]

  • Marin (In-Person): Summer Salon

    Join CWC Marin for an in-person Social / Open Mic / Ask A Question event. Participants will be allocated 5 minutes each to read an excerpt or blurb, practice your pitch, showcase cover options, discuss a writing insight or challenge, or ask a question. Feedback is optional. The first 10 to respond will be guaranteed […]

  • Marin (Zoom): Book Mapping

    Topic: Book Mapping – Be Your Own Developmental Editor A book map is a “big picture” overview of a book, broken down chapter by chapter and scene by scene, usually in the form of a table. It allows you to look objectively at an entire story, all at once. In this workshop, you will learn: […]

  • Marin (Zoom): Finding Your Voice

    Topic: Finding Your Voice – Member Panel Discussion Voice is about establishing our personalities as writers and connecting with readers through our writing style. Our tools include tone, verb tense, point of view (first, second, and third-person pronouns), and more. How we use these tools is important because it shapes what we are saying and […]

  • Marin (Zoom): Choosing Your Publishing Path: Traditional, Hybrid, or Self

    Topic: Choosing Your Publishing Path: Traditional, Hybrid, or Self Choosing how to publish your book can feel overwhelming. In this presentation, you’ll learn: How each path words (roles/responsibilities) the pros and cons of each option tips for choosing based on your vision, goals, platform, budget and skills/interests what traditional publishers and agents are looking for […]

  • Marin (Zoom): Podcasts as Platform: Making the Most of the Newest, Honest Medium

    Betsy Fasbinder, award-winning author and host of a bimonthly podcast, will be speaking on Podcasts as Platform: Making the Most of the Newest, Hottest Medium. Podcasting is a huge opportunity for writers, whether as host, listener, or featured guest. Betsy reveals how to create your own podcast and how to be a sought-after guest on […]

  • Marin (In-Person): A Literary Walking Tour of SF’s Barbary Coast Trail

    RSVP for March 2023 Meeting by Nate Hoffelder | Jan 23, 2023 | Classes and Workshops Join Daniel Bacon as he leads us along Gold Rush era streets and Chinatown alleys to places where literary icons drew inspiration. This 3- to 4-hour tour will start with a cable car ride from Aquatic Park Cove to […]

  • Marin (In-Person): Tighten Your Writing with a Poetry Game

    Mill Valley Public Library

    Topic: Tighten Your Writing with a Poetry Game Monday June 26 6:30-7:30PM Live/Limited seating Free for all Participants Co-presented by CWCM and Mill Valley Public Library RSVP here: Mill Valley Public Library Events/Poetry Writing Game Anyone who aspires to be a better writer knows the importance of thoughtful word choice and editing. The best writers exercise these […]