Kick off National Novel Writer’s Month with fresh literary tools and rhetorical strategies for your writing. This workshop will delve into the imitation writing method, drawing inspiration from stylistic choices and techniques of author Brian Doyle, recipient of the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Literature and three Pushcart Prizes. Whether you’re a writer of creative nonfiction or fiction, this workshop will give you new ways to think about the craft of writing.
CWC Marin member Diane Waite’s experience as an English teacher spans over 30 years. She has taught writing to a wide range of students, from those new to the English language to advanced writers who have gone on to prestigious institutions like M.I.T and Columbia. With an M.A. in Linguistics, Diane brings a unique perspective to exploring writing and language learning through a linguistic lens.
Free, In-Person Only
Reserve your seat at https://millvalleylibrary.
“I can learn a lot about a writer’s style and voice by reading the first paragraph of the manuscript. But I’m looking for the book, the one that has me up at 3 in the morning, reading the last 6 letters: T-H-EE-N-D, and crying like a baby.”
Andy Ross is a literary agent representing authors in a wide range of fiction and non-fiction categories. His clients’ books have won international awards. Among the authors he represents are Susan Griffin, Fritjof Capra, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Daniel Ellsberg, and Linda Watanabe McFerrin. Before becoming a literary agent in 2008, Andy was the owner of the legendary Cody’s Books in Berkeley. He is the author of The Literary Agent’s Guide to Writing a Non-Fiction Book Proposal.
Andy welcomes your questions about the changing publishing landscape and what agents are really looking for.
Meetings: $5 for CWC Members (any branch), $10 Non-Members
THURSDAY, SEPT 21 6:30 – 7:30 PM
FREE, IN-PERSON
MILL VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Write what you know! California is an inspiring place, filled with diversity, beauty,
and history. Learn how your fellow Marin writers are tapping into the richness of our Golden State home.
Writing California is a panel discussion co-hosted by the Mill Valley Public Library. It will take place in the Library’s beautiful Creekside Room.
The panel will feature fiction authors Daniel Bacon, John Byrne Barry, Susanna
Solomon, and moderator Joanne Orion Miller – all published writers using California as their inspiration.
Read more about these CWC members’ published works at the Mill Valley Public Library website and reserve your spot today. Seating is limited. If you can’t attend in person, don’t worry! This event will be recorded. Let us know at marin@cwcmarin.com, and we will send you a link to the recording a few days after the event.
https://millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/10662689
Sunday, August 13th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Join us at the beautiful San Rafael home of CWC Marin President Daniel Bacon for an evening of socializing and sharing our work. We can’t wait to get to know you better.
Registered participants will have five minutes each to read their work. It can be an excerpt from your book, an essay, a poem, whatever you like (750 words or less). The first ten respondents will be guaranteed a chance to read. As ever, you can come just to socialize only, no need to read.
Please bring a drink or hors d’oeuvre to share. Members may bring one guest — please indicate on the RSVP form.
Exact address will be sent just prior to the event to registered guests only.