How to Evoke Emotion in Every Scene with Jordan Rosenfeld From fast-paced thrillers to contemplative literary novels and everything in between, readers need to connect to your characters to create a page-turning story. Emotion is the thread that binds readers to your characters’ experiences. This session will help you use sensory cues, powerful imagery, character demonstration, […]
Saturday, February 19, 2022 1 – 2:30 p.m. ZOOM MEETINGS Join us on Saturday, February 19, at 1 p.m. Register, below, for a Zoom link. In-person meetings at the Finley Center will resume when pandemic restrictions ease up. Author Launch 2021–22 chair and host Jeane Slone Celebrate the new publications in 2021–22 by Redwood Writers […]
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 […]
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 […]
IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETINGS Join us on Saturday, May 21, at 1 p.m. Register, below, for a Zoom link or to attend in person at the Finley Center. Your Power Presence for Writers: Uncommon Ways to Inspire Your Audience and Amplify Your Impact with Vicki Dello Joio Have you ever given a presentation that just didn’t […]
IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETINGS Join us on Saturday, June 18, at 1 p.m. Register, below, for a Zoom link or to attend in person at the Finley Center. The Heart of the Story: Using Developmental Coaching to Find and Finesse Your Story with Betsy Graziani Fasbinder In the forest/trees metaphor, we writers sometimes focus on […]
IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETINGS Join us on Saturday, July 16, at 1 p.m. Register, below, for a Zoom link or to attend in person at the Finley Center. Perfect Enough…My Road to Writing and Funding My Book with Judy Dang CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Learn how to use the power of community to secure financial […]
IN-PERSON & ZOOM MEETINGS Join us on Saturday, August 20, at 1 p.m. Register, below, for a Zoom link or to attend in person at the Finley Center. Freud, Not Frankenstein: Creating Lifelike Characters with a Little Help from Psychology with Kerry Schafer Nobody wants to read books full of flat, lifeless, or inconsistent characters—and […]
You've Written a Book, What's Next?: Writing Queries, Strategizing Submissions, & Ways to Translate "No" to "Yes" with Deborah Halverson Deborah Halverson shows beginners as well as advanced writers—published and pre-published—how to perfect their submission package and strategy. This presentation includes a master handout, sample query letters, and a quick-reference sheet for translating editorial feedback. […]
Welcome to the 2022 SONOMA COUNTY WRITERS CONFERENCE Hosted by Redwood Writers, Join your fellow writers along your path to publishing success at the 11th Redwood Writers conference. Explore all the many conference offerings to help you plan your day at the 2022 Conference. Visit www.redwoodwriters.org 2022 Conference Schedule: 8 - 8:40 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:40 - 9 a.m. Welcome, Announcements & […]
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; […]
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 […]
THIS MEETING WILL BE ON ZOOM ONLY Join us on Saturday, January 21, at 1 p.m. Registration link below. Saturday, January 21, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. ALKA JOSHI - MY 10-YEAR JOURNEY TO OVERNIGHT SUCCESS In a highly anticipated presentation, Alka Joshi, the bestselling author of The Henna Artist (a Reese Witherspoon Book Club […]
Saturday, March 18, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. How to Make More Money by Selling Your Books, Products, Courses, and Events from Your Own Website With Carla King About the presentation: Amazon is the biggest bookstore in the world so, by all means, embrace it! You can easily make significantly more sales "going wide" using […]
Writing Workshop With Rebecca Foust About the Workshop What makes work—a poem, short story or essay—"good" and—not always the same thing!—what makes it publishable? What makes writing “good” is dedication and hard work. The answers to the second question are as multiple as there are print venues—many thousands. It's a matter of fit (taste), itself […]
Saturday, April 15, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. A Poetry Celebration With Fran Claggett-Holland and readings from special guest poets About the presentation: Please join us for a special celebration of all things poetry. At our April general meeting, we will celebrate Poetry Month with poetry readings, the announcement of this year's poetry contest award […]
Saturday, May 20, 2023 Fireside Chat with Stacy Ennis: Q&A on book writing, author platform, location independence, and more Join this Q&A with best-selling author, coach, and speaker Stacy Ennis. Throughout more than 13 years in publishing, Stacy's coaching, trainings, and content has helped hundreds of authors uncover their unique story, stand out in a […]
June 17, 2023 1 – 2:30 p.m. ROSIE BATTISTA The Card Deck Connection: How a card deck connects to business, client and revenue growth About the presentation: DOWNLOAD HANDOUT In this presentation, Rosie Battista will show you: what a card deck is why you would want one to go along with your book how a […]