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Literary Festival – “Homecoming” – 10/18/26
October 18th, 2026 – 12-4 pm Joaquin Miller park Each year in the third week of October, we return to Joaquin Miller Park to celebrate our connection to our unique and evolving literary history. The California Writers Club was started in 1909 by a vibrant writing community that met on this…
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Interviews with featured members and guests
Get to know our keynote speakers and featured members in advance of our Sunday meetings, or just stop by to learn some writing and publishing tips.
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Literary Festival – “Homecoming” – 10/18/26
October 18th, 2026 – 12-4 pm Joaquin Miller park Each year in the third week of October, we return to Joaquin Miller Park to celebrate our connection to our unique and evolving literary history. The California Writers Club was started…
Interview with Storyteller Debi Mason, our September Member Spotlight
At our September 20th meeting, Debi Mason will share about her written work, community leadership, and creative process. She’s dedicated to creating lasting memories and building meaningful connections through the art of story. About Debi Mason Playwright, storyteller, actor, director,…
Think Outside the Covers with Laurie McLean – September 20, 2026
By 2050, every author will be an authorpreneur, predicts Fuse Literary partner/agent Laurie McLean. Because your book is more than just a book. It’s a story. And with all the myriad new technologies and storytelling opportunities at hand, publishing is…
It’s a Free for All at our Summer Social August 22nd
The sun is out and you have stories to share: both in your writing and about your life. Gather with other writers to get the skinny on what’s going on in the world of publishing. Or just grab some free…
The CWC-Berkeley Board 2026-2027
Check out the next year’s CWC-BB board!