by Nate Hoffelder | Jul 25, 2023 | Events
Topic: Writing California – A Local Writers Panel
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
by Nate Hoffelder | Jun 19, 2023 | Events
Topic: August Social Soiree (Members-Only)
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.
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by Nate Hoffelder | May 24, 2023 | Events
Topic: July Summer Salon
Wednesday, July 19th, 7:00-8:30 pm
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 or blurb, practice your pitch, discuss a writing insight or challenge, showcase cover options, or ask a question. Feedback is optional. The first 10 to respond will be guaranteed an opportunity to share, and others if time allows. Priority is given to members, but the event is open to all. Location will be sent to those who RSVP before the event.
by Nate Hoffelder | Sep 9, 2022 | Events
Lisa Tener will be speaking on Wednesday, November 16th, at 6 pm.
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
- steps to take for each path
Plus, we’ll have plenty of time to answer your specific questions.
About the speaker
Lisa Tener is an award-winning author, book writing and publishing coach, and speaker. Her recent book, The Joy of Writing Journal: Spark Your Creativity in 8 Minutes a Day, won the three prestigious awards including the Nautilus Book Award. Lisa received the Stevie Award for Coach/Mentor and has helped thousands of writers tap into their creativity and publish. Her clients have signed 5- and 6-figure book deals with Hachette, Random House and other top publishers. Lisa is quoted in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Vice, and appeared on national and local TV, including PBS. Lisa is also expert at helping writers access creative flow and the wisdom of their inner muse, as she does in her popular Get Your Writing Done program.
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by Nate Hoffelder | Aug 14, 2021 | Events
Jane K. Cleland will be speaking on Wednesday, November 17 at 6pm
Topic:
The stories that keep people on t he edge of their seats and up all night are filled with unexpected twists and turns. By integrating plot Twists, plot Reversals, and moments of heightened Danger (TRDs) at tactically sound moments, your stories will captivate readers with their I-can’t-wait-to-see-what-happens-next unpredictability. When your plot twists come at the right moments, your pace will be quicker and the action more focused, and these are the nuanced, multifaceted books that sell, and that find a devoted readership.
About the Speaker:
Jane K. Cleland writes both fiction and nonfiction, including the multiple award-winning Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries [St. Martin’s & Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine] and the Agatha-award winning best-sellers, Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot and Mastering Plot Twists [Writer’s Digest Books]. Jane Austen’s Lost Letters, the 14th in her series, will be published in December. She is a member of the full time faculty at Lehman College, part of the City University of New York, a contributing editor for Writer’s Digest Magazine, and the chair of the Wolfe Pack’s Black Orchid Novella Award (BONA) in partnership with Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. She is a frequent workshop leader and guest author at writing conferences, association meetings, and MFA Residencies. Also, Jane offers free monthly virtual workshops on the craft and business of writing, and Mystery Masterminds, a series of small group virtual workshops. More details are available at www.janecleland.com.
Meetings: $5 CWC Members (any branch), $10 Non-Member
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by Nate Hoffelder | Aug 14, 2021 | Events
Maryr Buckham will be speaking on Wednesday, October 27, at 6 pm.
Topic:
What Makes You Buy One Book Over Another and What this Means for Authors -We will examine the 8 codes of primal branding and how they impact how we all choose a book or author, and why. You’ll never look at branding the same way.
You’ll also be amazed to find:
- What Nora Roberts, J.K. Rowley and Stephen King have in common.
- What is meant by pagans or unbelievers.
- How key words can differentiate YOUR brand in a good way.
- Why some authors, stories and poems are much more memorable than others and why [hint: it’s not about the writing].
About the Speaker
USA Today bestselling author Mary Buckham learned to get into and out of trouble at a very early age. Time has added to her opportunities—detained by Israeli intelligence; strip-searched by a Greek border patrol while traveling with a priest, sneaking into Laos. When not personally avoiding nuisances caused by her insatiable curiosity she writes Urban Fantasy, Romantic Suspense and Young Adult novels as well as an upcoming Mystery Series. In her spare time Mary writes Writing Craft books including, A Writer’s Guide to Active Setting, Writing Active Hooks and Break Into Fiction®:11 Steps to Building a Powerful Story for writers of all genres. MaryBuckhamOnWriting.com
Meetings: $5 CWC Members (any branch), $10 Non-Member
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