15 posts by Keith Gaboury

See you tomorrow!

I'm so excited for everything happening tomorrow (Saturday, April 19th) in the California Writers Circle in Joaquin Miller Park. First, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, we're having "Literary Avengers: Earth Day Write In." Release your words and imagination at this outdoor generative writing salon in the East Bay Hills! What have you got to say to those who are harming the Earth? Bring your ...

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See you Sunday!

This coming Sunday, March 16th, CWC-Berkeley is excited to welcome Liam O'Donoghue for a Speaker Series presentation titled "Researching and Writing about History." Since 2016, East Bay Yesterday host Liam O’Donoghue has been transforming his local history research into articles, podcasts, and tours. In this presentation, he’ll share some helpful tips he’s learned over the years for ...

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See you on Sunday!

This coming Sunday, February 16th, CWC-Berkeley's February Speaker Series event will feature Bob Stephens and Gala Russ. As the keynote speaker, Gala Russ will give a presentation on "To Book or Not to Book?: Finding the Right Editor." Should hiring an editor be part of your 2025 writing journey? Join Gala Russ—book coach, author of eight romance novels, and mentor to emerging writers—as ...

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See you on Sunday!

This coming Sunday, January 19th, CWC-Berkeley's January Speaker Series event will feature Rocky Leplin and Mel Lee-Smith. As the keynote speaker, Mel Lee-Smith will give a presentation on "I've Got a Notion: Top Productivity Apps For Creative Writers." Organizing drafts and outlines, staying on top of of tasks and research, budgeting projects and tracking submissions—writers have a lot to ...

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See you tomorrow!

On Sunday, November 17th, CWC-Berkeley is excited a feature Lyzette Wanzer on "Top 10 Tips For Grant, Fellowship, and Residency Applications." Lyzette is the recipient of 10 artist residencies and 11 grants and fellowships. In this session, Lyzette shares the top tips you need to know to position yourself as a competitive applicant for literary grants, fellowships, and artist residencies. ...

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Local Author Showcase ~ CWC Annual Book Launch at Books on B

On Saturday, June 15, 2-4 PM, at Books on B, 1014 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541, The Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club is proud to recognize and celebrate its members who have published new books in 2023 & 2024. We will enjoy: • Pirates of Sausalito by John Byrne Barry;• Every Man, Woman and Child + Every Living Soul by Kristen Caven;• The Cosmos is Alive by ...

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See you Sunday!

This coming Sunday, May 19th, CWC-Berkeley is hosting a panel titled "Secrets to Getting Your Books in the Stacks." Discover the great benefit to having libraries loan out your book for free in this exciting moderated discussion with Cristina Deptula and three local librarians (Brian Guenther, Chelsea Maradiaga, and Jayanti Addleman). We’ll be meeting at 1955 Broadway in downtown Oakland mere ...

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See you Sunday!

On Earth Day weekend, CWC-Berkeley and the City of Oakland are co-hosting "Poets on Earth: An Earth Day Salon" at the California Writers Circle (formerly Fire Circle) in Joaquin Miller Park. This celebration of nature and creative expression provides a welcoming space for the public to express environmental advocacy followed by an open mic with notable featured poets. The event is free. MC ...

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See you tomorrow!

We're so excited to welcome Mia Borja as our speaker tomorrow on Zoom. Come and get inspired by her presentation on "Hiring a Virtual Assistant: How 10 Hours a Month Will Change Your Career (and your life)." Mia Borja's unique selling proposition is combining her expertise as a Senior Executive Assistant with her ability to craft a thriving online presence that generates brand awareness and ...

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See you on Sunday!

We're so excited to welcome Kevin Fisher-Paulson as our in-person speaker this coming Sunday, January 21st. Come and get inspired at 1955 Broadway in downtown Oakland by Ayodele Nzinga in the Member Spotlight and Kevin Fisher-Paulson's Speaker Series presentation "Open Your Soul Without Spilling It All." Kevin Fisher-Paulson is a weekly columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Here all the ...

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