The goal of Opening Act is to give people a chance to contribute and get to know each other. It’s more sharing than presentation. Actual learning is a bonus. Sometimes, we do an Open Mic, where writers read their first page aloud. Or a pitch session, where we practice our pitch to agents. Usually, it’s a small gathering.
This month, CWC-Marin board member and author John Byrne Barry will be leading a workshop on writing a killer book blurb. if you’ve written a draft book blurb, bring it in, or send it in advance to johnbyrnebarry@greennoir.com. Together, we’ll help you make it better. Hope to see you there.
This summer we’re hosting several evenings of our popular summer salons again, starting July 26. Our first salon will be an Open Mic — all genres welcome. The events will be potluck style so bring an appetizer or a bottle of wine and come join us!
Thursday, July 26, 7 pm — Open Mic
We’re inviting writers to read out loud any work in progress or finished work – all genres are welcome. Each reader will get five minutes total for reading and optional feedback. This event will be hosted at a member’s home so please RSVP to marincwc@gmail.com for directions and additional information. If you’re one of the first ten people, we’ll guarantee you a slot. We may have time for more. Potluck style.
Thursday, August 23, 7 pm — First Pages
Join us for an evening sharing your First Pages. It will follow the same format as July’s event. Five minutes of reading per person with optional feedback. We’ll be outside on the deck if the weather’s nice. This event will be hosted at a member’s home so please RSVP to marincwc@gmail.com for directions and additional information.
Join us for afternoon of editing tips and tricks with editors Ralph Scott and Emily Conway as they discuss how to develop our inner self-editing skills, and how to prepare your manuscripts for working with an editor. Demystify the editing process and learn more about the various types of editing (developmental editing, copy or line editing, and proofreading).
