February 8
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6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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I am a Genius
I am a Genius. You say, how? Because when I write, when I sit down at a café with paper and pencil or peck away at my computer, I make things up. Only then am I giving myself permission to create characters, whole worlds, or anything that comes to mind. A beach in...
RSVP for June 2025 Meeting
Pros and Cons of AI for Writers Wed., June 11 5:30 - 7:30 pm ET Online (Zoom) $5 for CWC Members $10 for non-members In a world increasingly shaped by AI-driven innovation, how do authors navigate the complexities of copyright law? This presentation explores the...
Setting That Works
How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, Echo Theme, and More How do you know how much setting to include? What do you mean by “setting that works?” Two elderly couples are taking a walk, the women in front, the men closely behind. One man says to the...
RSVP for May 2025 Meeting
Bringing the Past to Life Sat., May 10, 2025 1:00 – 2:30 pm Mill Valley Public Library RESERVE MY SEAT Rhys Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of the Molly Murphy mysteries, set in early 1900s New York City and the lighter Royal Spyness mysteries featuring...
How Much Disbelief Should Novelists Suspend?
The novel opens in the kitchen of a New York City tenement. The husband has returned after an exhausting day manning a newsstand in frenetic Penn Station expecting to decompress first with a cold beer and then a homecooked meal. Instead, he finds his wife seated at...
RSVP for April 2025 Meeting
Literary Walking Tour of San Francisco Along the Barbary Coast Trail Led by Daniel Bacon April 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM $20 for Members (any CWC branch) $25 for Non-Members $5 for Students Space is Limited! Reserve Your Spot Below The 3 1/2-hour tour starts with a...
RSVP for March 2025 Meeting
The World of Flash Flash Fiction Writer's Workshop Sat., March 1, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mill Valley Public Library Reserve your seat on the library website: https://millvalleylibrary.libcal.com/event/13584265 Dive into the world of 'flash fiction' (defined as very short...
RSVP for February 2025 Meeting
Wrangling Your Inner Critic with Danika Bloom Wed., Feb. 12, 2025 7:00 - 8:30 pm PT Online (Zoom) Only $5 for CWC Members (any branch) $10 for Non-Members Register Below Feeling stuck in your writing or overwhelmed by self-doubt? This interactive workshop, Wrangle...
RSVP for January 2025 Meeting
Building Readership with Iris Jamahl Dunkle 3:30 - 5:30 pm Dominican University in San Rafael FREE REGISTER Remote access also available via live Zoom broadcast. You may select your ticket type at registration. This event is co-sponsored with Dominican University MFA...
Holiday Party RSVP
December 8, 2024 4:00 – 6:00 pm FREE Sorry, we're full up! Happy Holidays! Celebrate the year in writing and CWC friendships at our Members-Only Holiday Party! The party will take place at the home of former CWC Marin President Mike Van Horn (address to be provided to...