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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 experiencing a revolution that you should be a part of. Come…
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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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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!
What’s Coming Up…Summertime 2026
What’s coming up this summer in the CWC
Confidence & the Magnitude of Failure with Ross J. Farrar – May 17, 2026
In Sir Sidney Philips Defense of Poesy, he famously said, “Poetry is to teach and delight.” The first half of Ross’ lecture will be about his greatest hurtle of becoming a poet (hopefully there will be humor in delight). And…